Psalm 21:6
“For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 21Meaning
God makes the king a blessing and gives joy in God’s presence; lasting joy is grounded in communion with God, not constant positive emotion or material ease.
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 makes the king a blessing and gives joy in God’s presence; lasting joy is grounded in communion with God, not constant positive emotion or material ease. Keep the verse inside its literary unit.
Reflection
God makes the king a blessing and gives joy in God’s presence; lasting joy is grounded in communion with God, not constant positive emotion or material ease.