Psalms21
English Standard Version
1To the . A of . O Lord, in your the , and in your how he !
2You have him his and have not the of his .
3For you him with ; you a of upon his .
4He of you; you it to him, of and .
5His is through your ; and you on him.
6For you him ; you make him with the of your .
7For the in the Lord, and through the of the he shall be .
8Your will your ; your hand will those who you.
9You will them as a you . The Lord will in his , and will them.
10You will their from the , and their from among the of .
11Though they against you, , they will not .
12For you will them to ; you will at their with your .
13Be , O Lord, in your ! We will and your .
Cross References
Psalms 21The Davidic covenant promise of an eternal kingdom, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
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Christ asked for life in His agony and was answered with glorious resurrection life.
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The king is made 'blessings' in the style of the Abrahamic covenant promise.
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The petition of the preceding psalm is directly answered in the praise of this psalm.
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Verbal link with 'prevent' (meet/anticipate), signifying God's initiating and spontaneous blessings of goodness.
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The literal historical crowning of David with a heavy crown of gold at Rabbah.
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Peter quotes Psalm 16:11, connecting the joy of God's countenance with Christ's resurrection.
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The honor and majesty laid upon Christ at His exaltation to the Father's right hand.
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Fullness of joy found in the presence and countenance of the Lord.
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The wicked are made as a 'fiery oven' at the manifestation of the Lord's presence.
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The enemies plot a mischievous device against Christ but are unable to perform it.
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God granting His anointed King's request, giving Him the nations for His inheritance.
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Believers are blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ, initiating from God's free grace.
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The nations rage and imagine a vain thing against God and His Anointed.
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The Aaronic blessing of making God's face/countenance shine upon His people.
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