Psalms 21:1
What does Psalms 21:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 21:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
KJV
King James Version · 1611The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The king will be glad in your strength, O Lord; how great will be his delight in your salvation!
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To the Overseer. --A Psalm of David. Jehovah, in Thy strength is the king joyful, In Thy salvation how greatly he rejoiceth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Unto the end, for the morning protection, a psalm for David.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The king shall joy in thy strength, Jehovah; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, And hast not withholden the request of his lips. [Selah
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 2:2
Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
- Psalms 62:7
With God is my salvation and my glory: The rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
- Hebrews 12:2
looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
- Psalms 20:5
We will triumph in thy salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions.
- Psalms 28:7
Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.
- Psalms 63:11
But the king shall rejoice in God: Every one that sweareth by him shall glory; For the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
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