Psalms 21:4 bbe — He made request to you for life, and you gave it to him, long life for ever and ever.

Bible in Basic English

"He made request to you for life, and you gave it to him, long life for ever and ever."

— Psalms 21:4, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 21 — Context

The king will be glad in your strength, O Lord; how great will be his delight in your salvation!

You have given him his heart's desire, and have not kept back the request of his lips. (Selah.)

For you go before him with the blessings of good things: you put a crown of fair gold on his head.

He made request to you for life, and you gave it to him, long life for ever and ever.

His glory is great in your salvation: honour and authority have you put on him.

For you have made him a blessing for ever: you have given him joy in the light of your face.

For the king has faith in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be moved.

Psalms 21:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 21:4 say?

Psalms 21:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He made request to you for life, and you gave it to him, long life for ever and ever.”

Where is Psalms 21:4 in the Bible?

Psalms 21:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 21, verse 4.

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 21:4.

What translation should I read Psalms 21:4 in?

Psalms 21:4 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 21:4?

Psalms 21:4 reads (BBE): “He made request to you for life, and you gave it to him, long life for ever and ever.” 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 21:4 bbe — He made request to you for life, and you gave it to him, long life for ever and ever.

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