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Psalms 21:4 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever. "
Psalms 21:4
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
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Psalms 21:1
"[[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.]] The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!"
Psalms 21:2
"Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah."
Psalms 21:3
"For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head."
Psalms 21:5
"His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid"
Psalms 21:6
"For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance."
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