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Psalms 21:1

Psalms 21:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord,.... Either in that strength which is in Jehovah himself, in whom is everlasting strength; and which is seen in the works of creation and providence, and is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The king shall joy in thy strength - King David, who had achieved the victory which he had desired and prayed for, Psa 20:1-9. This is in the third person, but the reference is doubtless to David…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 21:1-6

David here speaks for himself in the first place, professing that his joy was in God's strength and in his salvation, and not in the strength or success of his armies. He also directs his subjects…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 21:1-7

The people's thanksgiving for Jehovah's favour to their king.