Psalm 21:2
New International Version
You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.

New Living Translation
For you have given him his heart’s desire; you have withheld nothing he requested. Interlude

English Standard Version
You have given him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

Berean Standard Bible
You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

King James Bible
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.

New King James Version
You have given him his heart’s desire, And have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

New American Standard Bible
You have given him his heart’s desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

NASB 1995
You have given him his heart’s desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

NASB 1977
Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, And Thou hast not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

Legacy Standard Bible
You have given him his heart’s desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

Amplified Bible
You have given him his heart’s desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

Christian Standard Bible
You have given him his heart’s desire and have not denied the request of his lips. Selah

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You have given him his heart’s desire and have not denied the request of his lips. Selah

American Standard Version
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, And hast not withholden the request of his lips. [Selah

Contemporary English Version
You did what he wanted most and never told him "No."

English Revised Version
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You gave him his heart's desire. You did not refuse the prayer from his lips. [Selah]

Good News Translation
You have given him his heart's desire; you have answered his request.

International Standard Version
You have granted him the desire of his heart, and have not withheld what his lips requested. Interlude

Majority Standard Bible
You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

NET Bible
You grant him his heart's desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

New Heart English Bible
You have given him his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast 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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You gave the desire of his heart to him, "" And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

Young's Literal Translation
The desire of his heart Thou gavest to him, And the request of his lips Thou hast not withheld. Selah.

Smith's Literal Translation
The desire of his heart thou gavest to him, and the longing of his lips thou didst not withhold. Silence.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou hast given him his heart's desire: end hast not withholden from him the will of his lips.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You have granted him the desire of his heart, and you have not cheated him of the wish of his lips.

New American Bible
You have granted him his heart’s desire; you did not refuse the request of his lips. Selah

New Revised Standard Version
You have given him his heart’s desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withheld the request of his lips.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You have given him the desire of his heart and you have not denied him the preparation of his lips.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou hast given him his heart's desire, And the request of his lips Thou hast not withholden. Selah

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou hast granted him the desire of his soul, and hast not withheld from him the request of his lips. Pause.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
After the Battle
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation! 2You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah 3For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.…

Cross References
1 Kings 3:13
Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.

1 Kings 3:11-12
So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.

1 Kings 10:24
The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

1 Kings 10:23
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

2 Chronicles 1:11-12
God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— / therefore wisdom and knowledge have been granted to you. And I will also give you riches and wealth and honor unlike anything given to the kings before you or after you.”

2 Chronicles 9:22
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

Proverbs 10:24
What the wicked man dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

Proverbs 11:23
The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.

Proverbs 13:12
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.

Proverbs 19:21
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Mark 11:24
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

John 15:7
If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.


Treasury of Scripture

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

Psalm 2:8,9
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession…

Psalm 20:4,5
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel…

Psalm 92:11
Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.

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Psalm 21
1. A thanksgiving for victory
7. with confidence of further success














You have granted
The phrase "You have granted" signifies a divine bestowal, emphasizing God's sovereignty and benevolence. The Hebrew root for "granted" is "nathan," which means to give, bestow, or permit. This word is often used in the Old Testament to describe God's generous and gracious nature. In the context of Psalm 21, it reflects God's active role in fulfilling the desires of the king, symbolizing His approval and support. Historically, this granting is seen as a divine endorsement of the king's rule, aligning with the covenantal promises made to David and his descendants.

his heart’s desire
The "heart’s desire" refers to the innermost longings and aspirations of an individual. In Hebrew, the word for "heart" is "lev," which encompasses not just emotions but also the mind and will. This phrase indicates a deep, personal yearning that aligns with God's will. In the context of a king, it suggests desires that are not only personal but also beneficial for the people he leads. Theologically, it underscores the idea that when one's desires are in harmony with God's purposes, they are more likely to be fulfilled.

and have not withheld
The phrase "and have not withheld" highlights God's willingness to provide and His open-handed generosity. The Hebrew root "mana" means to hold back or restrain. In this context, it emphasizes that God does not restrict His blessings when they align with His divine plan. This assurance of God's provision is a recurring theme in the Psalms, reinforcing the trustworthiness and faithfulness of God to His covenant people.

the request of his lips
"The request of his lips" refers to spoken prayers or petitions. The Hebrew word "she'elah" denotes a request or petition, often used in the context of prayer. This phrase suggests that the king's spoken prayers are heard and answered by God. It highlights the power of prayer and the importance of verbalizing one's needs and desires to God. In the broader biblical narrative, it serves as a reminder of the intimate relationship between God and His anointed, where communication is open and effective.

(2) Request.--The Hebrew word occurs nowhere else, but is connected with a root, to be poor, and, therefore, in want. The "not" is emphatic: "And the request of his lips thou hast by no means withheld." The mention in Psalm 21:4 of a prayer for long life, or perhaps, rather, continuance of life, suggests that this "request" was uttered in sickness. On the other hand the general tone of the psalm connects it with a victory.

Verse 2. - Thou hast given him his heart' s desire (comp. Psalm 20:4, "Grant thee according to thine own heart"). And hast not withholden the request of his lips. "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." The deliverance from his enemies, which David had earnestly desired in his heart, he had also devoutly requested with his lips (Psalm 20:1, 5). Selah. The pause here may have been for the presentation of a thank-offering.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You have granted
נָתַ֣תָּה (nā·ṯat·tāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

his heart’s
לִ֭בּוֹ (lib·bōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

desire
תַּאֲוַ֣ת (ta·’ă·waṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8378: A longing, a delight

and have not
בַּל־ (bal-)
Adverb
Strong's 1077: A failure, nothing, not at all, lest

withheld
מָנַ֥עְתָּ (mā·na‘·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4513: To debar, from benefit, injury

the request
וַאֲרֶ֥שֶׁת (wa·’ă·re·šeṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 782: A desire, request

of his lips.
שְׂ֝פָתָ֗יו (p̄ā·ṯāw)
Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin

Selah
סֶּֽלָה׃ (se·lāh)
Interjection
Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause


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