For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. The king rejoices in your strength, LORD! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 21. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. The king rejoices in your strength, LORD! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation! You have given him his heart’s desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah. For you meet him with the blessings of goodness. You set a crown of fine gold on his head. He asked life of you and you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever. His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honour and majesty on him. For you make him most blessed forever. You make him glad with joy in your presence. For the king trusts in the LORD. Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved. Your hand will find out all of your enemies. Your right hand will find out those who hate you. You will make them as a fiery furnace in the time of your anger. The LORD will swallow them up in his wrath. The fire shall devour them. You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from amongst the children of men. For they intended evil against you. They plotted evil against you which cannot succeed. For you will make them turn their back, when you aim drawn bows at their face. Be exalted, LORD, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power.

Worship Lyrics

For the Chief Musician
A Psalm by David
The king rejoices in your strength, LORD
How greatly he rejoices in your salvation
You have given him his hearts desire
And have not withheld the request of his lips
Selah
For you meet him with the blessings of goodness
You set a crown of fine gold on his head
He asked life of you and you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever
His glory is great in your salvation
You lay honour and majesty on him
For you make him most blessed forever
You make him glad with joy in your presence
For the king trusts in the LORD
Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved
Your hand will find out all of your enemies
Your right hand will find out those who hate you
You will make them as a fiery furnace in the time of your anger
The LORD will swallow them up in his wrath
The fire shall devour them
You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from amongst the children of men
For they intended evil against you
They plotted evil against you which cannot succeed
For you will make them turn their back, when you aim drawn bows at their face
Be exalted, LORD, in your strength, so we will sing and praise your power

About This Psalm

Psalm 21 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, trust, kingship, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 21 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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