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God's Power, Our Praise
Commentators explain that this verse presents a beautiful cycle. The psalmist first prays for God to be "exalted in His strength"—to act powerfully and display His might. The natural and joyful result of witnessing God's power is that His people will "sing and praise" Him. Our worship is a direct response to God's glorious actions on our behalf.
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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 21:13
18th Century
Theologian
Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength - This is the concluding part of the psalm (see the introduction), expressing a desire…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 21:13
19th Century
Bishop
You. —Again the song turns to address Jehovah.
So will we sing and praise. —Better, We will both with s…
John Calvin
On Psalms 21:13
16th Century
Theologian
Raise thyself, O Jehovah! The psalm is finally concluded with a prayer, which again confirms that the kingdom which is spoken of is so con…
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John Gill
On Psalms 21:13
17th Century
Pastor
Be you exalted, Lord, in your own strength
Exert your strength, display your power in such manner, that you may be e…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 21:7–13
17th Century
Minister
The psalmist teaches us to look forward with faith, hope, and prayer to what God would do further. The success with which God blessed David was a t…