Psalm 21:3
“For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 21Meaning
God meets the king with rich blessings and sets a crown of fine gold on his head; royal honor is received as gift, not proof that wealth or political office always signals divine approval.
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 meets the king with rich blessings and sets a crown of fine gold on his head; royal honor is received as gift, not proof that wealth or political office always signals divine approval. Keep the verse inside its literary unit.
Reflection
God meets the king with rich blessings and sets a crown of fine gold on his head; royal honor is received as gift, not proof that wealth or political office always signals divine approval.