Psalm 21:7
“For the king trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 21Meaning
The king trusts in the LORD and through the Most High’s steadfast love will not be shaken; this is covenant confidence, not a promise of political permanence, physical invulnerability, or freedom from suffering.
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 trusts in the LORD and through the Most High’s steadfast love will not be shaken; this is covenant confidence, not a promise of political permanence, physical invulnerability, or freedom from suffering. Keep the verse inside its literary unit.
Reflection
The king trusts in the LORD and through the Most High’s steadfast love will not be shaken; this is covenant confidence, not a promise of political permanence, physical invulnerability, or freedom from suffering.