Psalms 21:7
Psalms 21:7 in Multiple Translations
For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken.
For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
For the king trusteth in Jehovah; And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he shall not be moved.
For the king has faith in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be moved.
For the king trusts in the Lord; he stands firm because of the trustworthy love of the Most High.
Because the King trusteth in the Lord, and in the mercie of the most High, he shall not slide.
For the king is trusting in Jehovah, And in the kindness of the Most High He is not moved.
For the king trusts in the LORD. Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved.
For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
But I am a worm, and no man: the reproach of men, and the outcast of the people.
Yahweh, you are God Almighty, and ◄I trust/the king trusts► in you. Because you faithfully love me/him, disastrous things will never happen to me/him.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 21:7
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Psalms 21:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כִּֽי
תְשִׁיתֵ֣/הוּ
בְרָכ֣וֹת
לָ/עַ֑ד
תְּחַדֵּ֥/הוּ
בְ֝/שִׂמְחָ֗ה
אֶת
פָּנֶֽי/ךָ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
תְשִׁיתֵ֣/הוּ
shîyth
H7896
to set
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
בְרָכ֣וֹת
Bᵉrâkâh
H1293
blessing
N-fp
לָ/עַ֑ד
ʻad
H5703
perpetuity
Prep | N-ms
תְּחַדֵּ֥/הוּ
châdâh
H2302
to rejoice
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
בְ֝/שִׂמְחָ֗ה
simchâh
H8057
joy
Prep | N-fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
פָּנֶֽי/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 21:7
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
תְשִׁיתֵ֣/הוּ
shîyth
H7896
"to set"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to place or set something, and it's used in many different ways, like appointing someone to a job or setting your mind to do something. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to lay hands on someone or make something happen.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, lay (hand upon) 1a2) to set, station, appoint, fix, set mind to 1a3) to constitute, make (one something), make like, perform 1a4) to take one's stand 1a5) to lay waste 1b) (Hophal) to be imposed, be set upon
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: apply, appoint, array, bring, consider, lay (up), let alone, [idiom] look, make, mark, put (on), [phrase] regard, set, shew, be stayed, [idiom] take. See also: Genesis 3:15; Psalms 21:7; Psalms 3:7.
בְרָכ֣וֹת
Bᵉrâkâh
H1293
"blessing"
N-fp
In the Bible, a blessing is a gift from God, bringing prosperity and praise. It appears in Genesis and Psalms, where people bless God and each other. This concept is central to Jewish and Christian traditions.
Definition: 1) blessing 2) (source of) blessing 3) blessing, prosperity 4) blessing, praise of God 5) a gift, present 6) treaty of peace
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: blessing, liberal, pool, present. See also: Genesis 12:2; 2 Kings 5:15; Psalms 3:9.
לָ/עַ֑ד
ʻad
H5703
"perpetuity"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means forever or eternity, describing something that has no end, like God's existence. It's used in the Bible to talk about things that last forever. In Genesis, it describes God's eternal nature.
Definition: 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. See also: Exodus 15:18; Psalms 111:3; Psalms 9:6.
תְּחַדֵּ֥/הוּ
châdâh
H2302
"to rejoice"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms | Suff
To rejoice or feel glad, like the Israelites did when God delivered them from slavery in Egypt. This word is about feeling happy and celebrating.
Definition: 1) to rejoice 1a) (Qal) to rejoice 1b) (Piel) to make glad, gladden
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: make glad, be joined, rejoice. See also: Exodus 18:9; Job 3:6; Psalms 21:7.
בְ֝/שִׂמְחָ֗ה
simchâh
H8057
"joy"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means joy or gladness, often used to describe a happy occasion or celebration, like a festival. It's used in the Bible to express God's joy and pleasure. In the KJV, it's translated as joy, gladness, or mirth.
Definition: 1) joy, mirth, gladness 1a) mirth, gladness, joy, gaiety, pleasure 1b) joy (of God) 1c) glad result, happy issue
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing). See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 106:5; Psalms 4:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
פָּנֶֽי/ךָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 21:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 21:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:7
- Sermons on Psalms 21:7
Context — After the Battle
5Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.
6For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
7For the king trusts in the LORD; through the loving devotion of the Most High, he will not be shaken.
8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You. 9You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 16:8 | I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. |
| 2 | Psalms 91:2 | I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” |
| 3 | Psalms 20:7–8 | Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. |
| 4 | Psalms 26:1 | Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. |
| 5 | Psalms 9:2 | I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. |
| 6 | Psalms 18:2 | The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. |
| 7 | Daniel 7:14 | And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. |
| 8 | Hebrews 2:13 | And again: “I will put My trust in Him.” And once again: “Here am I, and the children God has given Me.” |
| 9 | Psalms 61:6–7 | Increase the days of the king’s life; may his years span many generations. May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 32:8–9 | When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God. But the LORD’s portion is His people, Jacob His allotted inheritance. |
Psalms 21:7 Summary
[This verse says that the king trusts in the LORD and won't be shaken because of God's loving devotion. It means that when we trust in God, we can feel safe and secure, like the king. This is similar to what we read in Jeremiah 17:7-8, where it says 'But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream.' We can trust in God's love and power, just like the king, and know that He will take care of us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to trust in the LORD?
Trusting in the LORD means having faith in His power, wisdom, and love, as seen in Psalms 23:4, where it says 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.'
How does the king's trust in the LORD affect his life?
The king's trust in the LORD gives him stability and confidence, as stated in Psalms 21:7, 'he will not be shaken', which is similar to the promise in Psalms 16:8, 'I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.'
What is the loving devotion of the Most High?
The loving devotion of the Most High refers to God's faithful and unwavering love for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, which says 'Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.'
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by putting our trust in the LORD, just like the king, and relying on His loving devotion to guide and protect us, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, 'Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my trust in the LORD, just like the king in this verse?
- How does my trust in the LORD affect my daily life and decisions?
- What are some times when I have felt 'shaken' or unstable, and how can I apply the promise of this verse to those situations?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper sense of the loving devotion of the Most High in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 21:7
For the King trusteth in the Lord,.... That is, the King Messiah, as the Targum paraphrases it; he trusted in the Lord for his support and sustenance as man, for assistance and help in his time of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 21:7
For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved. This verse, which speaks both of the King and of THE LORD, forms the transition from the address to God to the address to the king.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 21:7
Or removed, from his kingdom, as Saul was.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 21:7
Psalms 21:7 For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.7. For the king trusteth in the Lord] So then his joy was the joy of faith, which is unspeakable and full of glory; and he must needs be safe who relieth upon God, Isaiah 26:4. He shall not be moved] sc. From the prosperous success of his affairs and state; the beauty and bulwark whereof is God’ s never failing mercy.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 21:7
Verse 7. The king trusteth in the Lord] It was not by my skill or valour that I have gained this victory, but by faith in the strong, protecting, and conquering arm of JEHOVAH. He shall not be moved.] Perhaps this may be best understood of him who was David's prototype. His throne, kingdom, and government, shall remain for ever.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 21:7
7. The grounds of this blessing: on the king’s side, trust; on God’s side, lovingkindness (Psalms 18:50). This verse forms the transition to the second division of the Psalm.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 21:7
For the king - David, the author of the psalm. Trusteth in the Lord - All these blessings have resulted from his confiding in God, and looking to him for his favor and protection.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 21:7
7. The king trusteth in the Lord—The son of Sirach repeats an inspired truth: (Sir 2:10;) “Look at the generations of old, and see; did ever any trust in the Lord, and was confounded?” See Hebrews
Sermons on Psalms 21:7
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(Steps Towards Spiritual Perfection) - My Soul by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with God. He highlights the tendency of people to rely on others for spiritual nourishment, |
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Learning the Fear of God (Telugu) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing God and turning away from sin, drawing insights from the book of Job as the first book written by God in the Bible. It highlights t |
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Things Unshakable - an Unshakable Life by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obeying God's commands and trusting that they are for our own good. He compares our relationship with God to that of a pare |
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Keys to Spiritual Growth - Part 6 by John MacArthur | This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth by glorifying God in various aspects of our lives. It highlights the need for unity in the body of Christ, the use of spir |
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Living for Eternity 1 - Part 3 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seizing every moment that Jesus gives us, reflecting on how Jesus was always ready to address needs and challenges, unlike our tendency to |
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Studies in Psalm 16:-01 by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing how people often use technology without fully understanding how it works. He then shares a story about a doctor who operated on a b |
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Book of Acts Series - Part 42 | He's Alive by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker encourages listeners to engage with the historical narratives in the Bible by using their imagination and asking questions. He uses the example of Paul' |