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Joy in God's Strength Alone
Commentators agree that the king's joy is not in his own ability or military might, but entirely in God's strength and salvation. Albert Barnes notes this joy is a recognition that all success comes from God's power alone. This serves as a reminder for believers to place their confidence and find their gladness in what God accomplishes, not in their own efforts.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 21:1
18th Century
Theologian
The king shall joy in thy strength — King David, who had achieved the victory which he had desired and prayed for ([Reference Psalm…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 21:1
19th Century
Bishop
The king shall. —Rather, the king is exulting in your might (which has secured the victory he prayed for), and in you…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 21:1
19th Century
Preacher
The king shall joy in your strength, O LORD; and in your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
See how greatly Christ rejoices, ho…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 21:1
16th Century
Theologian
The king will rejoice in thy strength, O Jehovah! David could have given thanks to God in private for the victories and other significant …
John Gill
On Psalms 21:1
17th Century
Pastor
The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord
Either in that strength which is in Jehovah himself, in whom is everlasti…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 21:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Happy the people whose king makes God's strength his confidence, and God's salvation his joy; who is pleased with all the advancements of God's kin…