Psalms 21:4 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 21:4

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2 You have given him his heart’s desire,
And have not withheld the ^arequest of his lips. Selah

3 For You meet him with the blessings of goodness;
You set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

4 ^aHe asked life from You, and You gave it to him—
Length of days forever and ever.

5 His glory is great in Your salvation;
Honor and majesty You have placed upon him.

6 For You have made him¹ most blessed forever;
^aYou have made him exceedingly glad with Your presence.

7 For the king trusts in the Lord,
And through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be¹ moved.

8 Your hand will find all Your enemies;
Your right hand will find those who hate You.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 21:4

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American Standard Version
He asked life of thee, thou gavest it him, Even length of days for ever and ever.

Amplified® Bible
He asked life of You, {and} You gave it to him--long life forever and evermore.

Contemporary English Version
He asked to live a long time, and you promised him life that never ends.

Darby English Version
He asked life of thee; thou gavest [it] him, length of days for ever and ever.

Good News Bible
He asked for life, and you gave it, a long and lasting life.

King James Version
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

New American Standard Bible
He asked life of You, You gave it to him, Length of days forever and ever.

New International Version
He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—
length of days, for ever and ever.

New King James Version
He asked life from You, and You gave it to him—
Length of days forever and ever.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He asked life of You, You gave it to him, Length of days forever and ever.

Revised Standard Version
He asked life of thee; thou gavest it to him, length of days for ever and ever.

Young's Literal Translation
Life he hath asked from Thee, Thou hast given to him -- length of days, Age-during -- and for ever.

New English Translation
He asked you to sustain his life,¹ and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.²

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