Psalms 21:3
Psalms 21:3 in Multiple Translations
For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
For thou meetest him with the blessings of goodness: Thou settest a crown of fine gold on his head.
For you go before him with the blessings of good things: you put a crown of fair gold on his head.
You welcomed him on his return with special blessings; you placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
For thou diddest preuent him with liberall blessings, and didest set a crowne of pure gold vpon his head.
For Thou puttest before him blessings of goodness, Thou settest on his head a crown of fine gold.
For you meet him with the blessings of goodness. You set a crown of fine gold on his head.
For thou hast met him with the blessings of goodness: thou hast set a crown of pure gold on his head.
O my God, I shall cry by day, and thou wilt not hear: and by night, and it shall not be reputed as folly in me.
In answer to my/his prayer, you enabled me/him to succeed and prosper. You placed a gold crown on my/his head.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 21:3
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Psalms 21:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תַּאֲוַ֣ת
לִ֭בּ/וֹ
נָתַ֣תָּה
לּ֑/וֹ
וַ/אֲרֶ֥שֶׁת
שְׂ֝פָתָ֗י/ו
בַּל
מָנַ֥עְתָּ
סֶּֽלָה
תַּאֲוַ֣ת
taʼăvâh
H8378
desire
N-fs
לִ֭בּ/וֹ
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
נָתַ֣תָּה
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
לּ֑/וֹ
Prep | Suff
וַ/אֲרֶ֥שֶׁת
ʼăresheth
H782
request
Conj | N-fs
שְׂ֝פָתָ֗י/ו
sâphâh
H8193
lips
N-fd | Suff
בַּל
bal
H1077
not
Part
מָנַ֥עְתָּ
mânaʻ
H4513
to withhold
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
סֶּֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 21:3
תַּאֲוַ֣ת
taʼăvâh
H8378
"desire"
N-fs
This word means desire or longing, and can refer to a positive or negative yearning. In the Bible, it is used to describe the desires of the heart, as seen in Psalm 38:9. It can also imply a delight or satisfaction.
Definition: 1) desire 1a) desire, wish, longings of one's heart 1a1) lust, appetite, covetousness (bad sense) 1b) thing desired, object of desire
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: dainty, desire, [idiom] exceedingly, [idiom] greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See also H6914 (קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה). See also: Genesis 3:6; Psalms 106:14; Psalms 10:3.
לִ֭בּ/וֹ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
נָתַ֣תָּה
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לּ֑/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
וַ/אֲרֶ֥שֶׁת
ʼăresheth
H782
"request"
Conj | N-fs
This word represents a strong desire or longing for something, similar to a request, as expressed in the Bible.
Definition: desire, request
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: request. See also: Psalms 21:3.
שְׂ֝פָתָ֗י/ו
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
N-fd | Suff
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
בַּל
bal
H1077
"not"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means not or nothing, often used to show something is absent or non-existent. It appears in various forms, like lest or neither. The KJV Bible translates it in different ways, including not or none.
Definition: not, hardly, else
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: lest, neither, no, none (that...), not (any), nothing. See also: 1 Chronicles 16:30; Psalms 140:12; Psalms 10:4.
מָנַ֥עְתָּ
mânaʻ
H4513
"to withhold"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms
To withhold means to hold something back or keep it from someone. In the Bible, this word is used to describe God withholding something from people, or people withholding things from each other.
Definition: 1) to withhold, hold back, keep back, refrain, deny, keep restrain, hinder 1a) (Qal) to withhold 1b) (Niphal) to be withheld
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: deny, keep (back), refrain, restrain, withhold. See also: Genesis 30:2; Proverbs 1:15; Psalms 21:3.
סֶּֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 21:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 21:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
- Sermons on Psalms 21:3
Context — After the Battle
1O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
2You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
3For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
4He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever. 5Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 12:30 | Then he took the crown from the head of their king. It weighed a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. |
| 2 | Ephesians 1:3 | Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. |
| 3 | Psalms 59:10 | My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 20:2 | Then David took the crown from the head of their king. It was found to weigh a talent of gold and was set with precious stones, and it was placed on David’s head. And David took a great amount of plunder from the city. |
| 5 | Psalms 31:19 | How great is Your goodness which You have laid up for those who fear You, which You have bestowed before the sons of men on those who take refuge in You! |
| 6 | Hebrews 2:9 | But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. |
| 7 | Romans 11:35 | “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” |
| 8 | Psalms 18:18 | They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 16:13 | So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. |
| 10 | Job 41:11 | Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine. |
Psalms 21:3 Summary
This verse, Psalms 21:3, tells us that God welcomed the king with rich blessings and gave him a crown of pure gold, showing how much God loved and approved of him. This is similar to how God blesses believers today, giving us spiritual gifts and a sense of purpose, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 and Ephesians 2:10. Just like the king, we can trust God to give us what we need and desire, and we can rejoice in His strength and salvation, as encouraged in Psalms 28:7 and Philippians 4:13. By seeking a deep relationship with God and trusting in His goodness, we can experience His rich blessings in our own lives, just like the king in this verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God welcomed the king with rich blessings?
This means that God showered the king with abundant gifts and favors, demonstrating His delight and pleasure in him, as seen in Psalms 21:3, where He placed a crown of pure gold on his head, symbolizing royalty and honor, similar to the crowns mentioned in Revelation 4:4 and 1 Corinthians 9:25.
Why did God place a crown of pure gold on the king's head?
The crown of pure gold signifies the king's exalted position and God's approval of him, much like the crowns given to the faithful in 2 Timothy 4:8 and James 1:12, which represent their spiritual achievements and rewards.
Is this verse only talking about a physical king, or can it apply to believers as well?
While the context of Psalms 21 is about a physical king, the principles of God's blessings and crowning can be applied spiritually to believers, who are considered kings and priests in 1 Peter 2:9 and Revelation 1:6, and who will one day receive their own crowns in heaven, as mentioned in 2 Timothy 4:8.
How can I, as a believer, experience God's rich blessings like the king in this verse?
To experience God's rich blessings, focus on seeking a deep, personal relationship with Him, as encouraged in Matthew 6:33 and Jeremiah 29:13, and trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 23:1-6 and Lamentations 3:22-23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can acknowledge and respond to God's rich blessings in my own life, just as the king did in Psalms 21:1-5?
- How can I, like the king, trust God to grant me my heart's desires and place a 'crown of pure gold' on my head, symbolizing His approval and delight?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, be a 'king' or leader in my own sphere of influence, and how can I use my position to bring glory to God, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9 and Matthew 5:13-16?
- What does it mean for me to 'rejoice in God's strength' and 'exult in His salvation', as the king does in Psalms 21:1, and how can I cultivate this kind of joy and trust in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:3
For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness,.... Not temporal, but spiritual blessings, which spring from the grace and goodness of God, and consist of it; and relate to the spiritual and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:3
For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. Thou preventest - surprisest him with blessings even exceeding his request (cf. 2 Samuel 7:18-19). Settest a crown.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
Preventest him; or, didst prevent him; crowning him with manifold blessings, both more and sooner than he either desired or expected; surprising him with the gift of the kingdom, and with many happy successes. With the blessing of goodness, i. e. with excellent blessings. Or, with abundance (as this word both in Hebrew and Greek is sometimes used, as ,6) of good. A crown of pure gold either, 1. In token of victory. Or rather, 2. As an ensign of royal majesty conferred upon him.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
Psalms 21:3 For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.Ver. 3. For thou preventest him with the blessinqs of goodness] Not staying till he asked them of thee. He had but a thought of building thee a house and thou sentest Nathan to tell him that thou wouldest build him an everlasting house, and stablish his throne to all perpetuity, 2 Samuel 7:16. So Isaiah 65:24, "Before they call, I will answer," &c. Thou settest a crown of pure gold upon his head] Hebraei dicunt per hoc iutelligi favorem Dei, the Jewish doctors by this crown understand the favour of God; confer Psalms 103:4. God had set a crown of lovingkindness and tender mercies upon his head by pardoning all his iniquities, as it is there; and he blesseth God for this as a far better crown than that which he took from off the head of the king of Ammon and set upon his own, 2 Samuel 12:30.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
(3) Thou preventest—i.e., comest to meet him. The word “prevent” is familiar in this sense in the English collect: “Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings.” (Comp. Psalms 79:8; 1 Thessalonians 4:15.) The “crown “is by some identified with that won by David at Rabbah Moab. Others make it refer to a coronation. Ewald thinks of a birthday celebration. Probably no more is intended than a symbol of victory and rejoicing. Maidens were accustomed to meet a monarch returning in victory, and to offer a crown, or garland, which was a symbol of extraordinary rejoicing. (Comp. 1 Samuel 18:6; Psalms 68:11; Son 3:11; Wis 2:8; Jdt 15:13; 3Ma 7:16.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
Verse 3. Thou preventest him] To prevent, from praevenio, literally signifies to go before. Hence that prayer in the communion service of our public Liturgy, "Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings, with thy most gracious favour!" That is, "Go before us in thy mercy, make our way plain, and enable us to perform what is right in thy sight!" And this sense of prevent is a literal version of the original word תקדמנו tekademennu. "For thou shalt go before him with the blessings of goodness." Our ancestors used God before in this sense. So in Henry V.'s speech to the French herald previously to the battle of Agincourt: - "Go therefore; tell thy master, here I am. My ransom is this frail and worthless trunk; My army, but a weak and sickly guard: Yet, God before, tell him we will come on, Though France himself, and such another neighbour, Stand in our way." A crown of pure gold] Probably alluding to the crown of the king of Rabbah, which, on the taking of the city, David took and put on his own head. See the history, 2 Samuel 12:26-30.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:3
3. thou preventest him &c.] For prevent, see note on Psalms 18:18. Jehovah, as it were, goes to meet the king and bless him with success (goodness = good things, Proverbs 24:25): and once more crowns him king. The victory is a Divine confirmation of his sovereignty (1 Samuel 11:13 ff.). There may possibly be an allusion to the crown of the Ammonite king (2 Samuel 12:30).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:3
For thou preventest him - Thou goest before him; thou dost anticipate him. See Psalms 17:13, margin.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:3
3. Thou preventest him—Thou anticipatest him. God had provided for David’s want before he had finished his prayer. A crown of pure gold— Probably an allusion to 2 Samuel 12:30. The ancients were not unused to such. Pliny (b.
Sermons on Psalms 21:3
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The Preventing Love of the Lord by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson explores the profound meaning of God's 'preventing love' as expressed in Psalms 21:3, emphasizing that God anticipates our needs and blesses us even before we ask. |
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"Preventing" Love by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson explores the profound meaning of the word 'prevent' in Psalms 21:3, revealing that it signifies God's anticipation and fulfillment of our needs before we even ask. |
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If Any Man Hear My Voice, and Open the Door by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the necessity of sharing the blessings we receive from the Holy Spirit, suggesting that many are spiritually starving because they hoard their blessings ins |
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The Meaning of Life - 6. I Will Do It Through You by Norman Grubb | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for the presence of God in their lives and the lives of others. They emphasize the importance of understanding and knowin |
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Loved With Everlasting Love - Part 1 by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of delivering the message that God has specifically instructed. He highlights that Jesus was careful to only say what the Fat |
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(Exodus) Exodus 13:20-22 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness after leaving Egypt. The speaker emphasizes how God provided for them by leading them wit |
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Loss and Recovery of Spiritual Power by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the current state of the church and the need for repentance and revival. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God's work and not being |