New: Plus articles on faith, family and the Bible. Read them →

Berean Standard Bible

“O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!”

Psalms 21:1

Save as image

Study note

This is a royal psalm attributed to David, likely sung when the king had won a victory or been delivered from danger. It pairs with Psalm 20, where the people prayed for the king before battle.

Open Study notes above for the full note.

Compare translations

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!

World English Bible (WEB)

The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!

King James Version (KJV)

The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

American Standard Version (ASV)

The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> The king will be glad in your strength, O Lord; how great will be his delight in your salvation!

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

—

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

ALEGRARÁSE el rey en tu fortaleza, oh Jehová; y en tu salud se gozará mucho.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

—

Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En tu fuerza, Señor, se regocija el rey, ¡qué gozo siente en tus victorias!

Be the first to discuss this verse in Yeshva.

Share your thoughts on this verse with the Yeshva community.

Discuss in Yeshva