Psalm 21:2
“Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 21Meaning
God has granted the king’s heart desire and has not withheld his request; answered prayer here belongs to a specific royal thanksgiving, not a universal promise that every desire will be granted.
The king rejoices in the LORD’s strength
Verses 1–7 celebrate salvation, answered desire, rich blessing, crown, life, glory, majesty, joy in God’s presence, and the king’s trust in the LORD’s steadfast love.
Read carefully
God has granted the king’s heart desire and has not withheld his request; answered prayer here belongs to a specific royal thanksgiving, not a universal promise that every desire will be granted. Keep the verse inside its literary unit.
Reflection
God has granted the king’s heart desire and has not withheld his request; answered prayer here belongs to a specific royal thanksgiving, not a universal promise that every desire will be granted.