[a]He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life forever and ever.

His glory is great in thy salvation: dignity and honor hast thou laid upon him.

For thou hast set him as [b]blessings forever: thou hast made him glad with the joy of thy countenance.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 21:4 David did not only obtain life, but also assurance that his posterity should reign forever.
  2. Psalm 21:6 Thou hast made him thy blessings to others, and a perpetual example of thy favor forever.

He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—
    length of days, for ever and ever.(A)
Through the victories(B) you gave, his glory is great;
    you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.(C)
Surely you have granted him unending blessings
    and made him glad with the joy(D) of your presence.(E)

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