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Psalms 21:13

Psalms 21:13
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength,.... Exert thy strength, display thy power in such manner, that thou mayest be exalted and magnified on account of it. This was fulfilled at the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength - This is the concluding part of the psalm (see the introduction), expressing a desire that God “might” be exalted over all his foes; or that his own…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 21:7-13

The psalmist, having taught his people to look back with joy and praise on what God had done for him and them, here teaches them to look forward with faith, and hope, and prayer, upon what God would…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The congregation's concluding prayer (as in Psa 20:9), returning to the thought of Psa 21:21. Jehovah is exalted when He manifests His strength (Psa 7:6; Psa 46:10; Psa 57:5; Psa 57:11). R.V., in thy…