Bible Strands
Psalms 21:6
For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses God directly, describing the ongoing divine response to the king’s trust and the blessings already bestowed upon him.
The words — The Hebrew בְּרָכ֣וֹת (berakhot) literally means "blessings," paired with לָעַ֑ד (la'ad) for "forever," while תְּחַדֵּ֥הוּ (tekhaddehu) translates as "you make him rejoice" or "you cheer him."
The thread — The motif of enduring joy in God’s presence appears in Acts 2:28 and Psalms 16:11, while the theme of divine gladness anointing a king echoes Psalms 45:7.
Why it lands — The text asserts that God actively sustains the king with permanent blessings and present joy, requiring the reader to recognize divine provision as the foundation of stability rather than human effort.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
Cross-references
- Acts 2:28 You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’
- Psalms 45:7 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you above your companions with the oil of joy.
- Psalms 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
- Galatians 3:9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.
- Acts 3:26 When God raised up His Servant, He sent Him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.”
- 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.
- Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
- 1 Chronicles 17:27 So now You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O LORD, have blessed it, and it will be blessed forever.”
- Psalms 43:4 Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my greatest joy. I will praise You with the harp, O God, my God.
- Psalms 63:2 So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory.