Psalms 21:9 kjva — Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the f…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them."

— Psalms 21:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 21 — Context

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For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

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For the king trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.

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Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.

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Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.

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Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.

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For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.

12

Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready thine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them.

Psalms 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 21:9 say?
Psalms 21:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.”
Where is Psalms 21:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 21:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 21, verse 9.
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 21:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 21:9 in?
Psalms 21:9 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 21:9?
Psalms 21:9 reads (KJVA): “Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.” 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.
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