Psalms 21:1–7
The king rejoices in the Lord’s strength because God has granted His heart's desire and crowned Him with eternal honor and life.
1 The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!
2 You have given him his heart’s desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips.
3 For you meet him with the blessings of goodness. You set a crown of fine gold on his head.
4 He asked life of you and you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.
5 His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honor and majesty on him.
6 For you make him most blessed forever. You make him glad with joy in your presence.
7 For the king trusts in Yahweh. Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved.
The king rejoices in the LORD’s strength because God has granted his heart's desire and crowned him with eternal honor and life.
To celebrate God’s specific answers to the king’s prayers, acknowledging that all royal authority, honor, and longevity are divine gifts rooted in God's unfailing love.
The King Rejoices in the LORD's Strength
The king's joy, security, and victory rest entirely in the LORD's saving strength and steadfast love, so the people answer with praise rather than self-exaltation.