Psalm 21:4
“He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 21Meaning
The king asked life and received length of days; the verse celebrates preserved royal life and should not be turned into a guarantee of longevity or immunity from illness and death.
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
The king asked life and received length of days; the verse celebrates preserved royal life and should not be turned into a guarantee of longevity or immunity from illness and death. Keep the verse inside its literary unit.
Reflection
The king asked life and received length of days; the verse celebrates preserved royal life and should not be turned into a guarantee of longevity or immunity from illness and death.