Psalms 21:2 web — You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

World English Bible

"You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah."

— Psalms 21:2, World English Bible

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KJV
“Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.”
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ASV
“Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, And hast not withholden the request of his lips. [Selah”
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NET
“You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request.(Selah)”
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DRB
“O God my God, look upon me: why hast thou forsaken me? Far from my salvation are the words of my sins.”
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BBE
“You have given him his heart's desire, and have not kept back the request of his lips. (Selah.)”
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KJVA
“Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.”
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Psalms 21 — Context

The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! 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, you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.

His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honor and majesty on him.

Psalms 21:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 21:2 say?

Psalms 21:2 in the World English Bible reads: “You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.”

Where is Psalms 21:2 in the Bible?

Psalms 21:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 21, verse 2.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 21:2.

What translation should I read Psalms 21:2 in?

Psalms 21:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 21:2?

Psalms 21:2 reads (WEB): “You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 21:2 web — You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

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