Psalm 21:4
New International Version
He asked you for life, and you gave it to him— length of days, for ever and ever.

New Living Translation
He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever.

English Standard Version
He asked life of you; you gave it to him, length of days forever and ever.

Berean Standard Bible
He asked You for life, and You granted it—length of days, forever and ever.

King James Bible
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

New King James Version
He asked life from You, and You gave it to him— Length of days forever and ever.

New American Standard Bible
He asked for life from You, You gave it to him, Length of days forever and ever.

NASB 1995
He asked life of You, You gave it to him, Length of days forever and ever.

NASB 1977
He asked life of Thee, Thou didst give it to him, Length of days forever and ever.

Legacy Standard Bible
He asked life of You, You gave it to him, Length of days forever and ever.

Amplified Bible
He asked life of You, And You gave it to him, Long life forever and evermore.

Christian Standard Bible
He asked you for life, and you gave it to him — length of days forever and ever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He asked You for life, and You gave it to him— length of days forever and ever.

American Standard Version
He asked life of thee, thou gavest it him, Even length of days for ever and ever.

Contemporary English Version
He asked to live a long time, and you promised him life that never ends.

English Revised Version
He asked life of thee, thou gavest it him; even length of days for ever and ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He asked you for life. You gave him a long life, forever and ever.

Good News Translation
He asked for life, and you gave it, a long and lasting life.

International Standard Version
He asked life from you, and you gave it to him— a long life for ever and ever.

Majority Standard Bible
He asked You for life, and You granted it?length of days, forever and ever.

NET Bible
He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

New Heart English Bible
He asked life of you, you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.

Webster's Bible Translation
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it to him, even length of days for ever and ever.

World English Bible
He asked life of you and you gave it to him, even length of days forever and ever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
He has asked for life from You, "" You have given length of days to him, "" For all time and forever.

Young's Literal Translation
Life he hath asked from Thee, Thou hast given to him -- length of days, Age-during -- and for ever.

Smith's Literal Translation
He asked life from thee; thou gavest to him length of days forever and ever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He asked life of thee: and thou hast given him length of days for ever and ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He petitioned you for life, and you have granted him length of days, in the present time, and forever and ever.

New American Bible
He asked life of you; you gave it to him, length of days forever.

New Revised Standard Version
He asked you for life; you gave it to him— length of days forever and ever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He asked you for life and you have given him the length of days to an eternity of eternities.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
He asked life of Thee, Thou gavest it him; Even length of days for ever and ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him length of days for ever and ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
After the Battle
3For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold. 4He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever. 5Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.…

Cross References
1 Kings 3:14
So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”

Proverbs 3:16
Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

1 Kings 3:11-13
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. / 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 Chronicles 29:28
He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.

2 Samuel 7:19
And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, You have also spoken about the future of the house of Your servant. Is this Your custom with man, O Lord GOD?

1 Kings 1:31
Bathsheba bowed facedown in homage to the king and said, “May my lord King David live forever!”

Isaiah 53:10
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand.

2 Samuel 7:16
Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.”

1 Kings 2:45
But King Solomon will be blessed and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.”

1 Kings 3:5
One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

John 10:28
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Revelation 1:18
the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”

Hebrews 7:16
one who has become a priest not by a law of succession, but by the power of an indestructible life.

Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.


Treasury of Scripture

He asked life of you, and you gave it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

asked

Psalm 13:3
Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;

Psalm 16:10,11
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption…

Psalm 61:5,6
For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name…

length

Psalm 72:17
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.

Psalm 89:29,36,37
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven…

Psalm 91:16
With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

Jump to Previous
Age-During Forever Gavest Life Request
Jump to Next
Age-During Forever Gavest Life Request
Psalm 21
1. A thanksgiving for victory
7. with confidence of further success














He asked You for life
The phrase "He asked You for life" reflects a deep, personal petition to God, emphasizing the relationship between the supplicant and the divine. In the Hebrew text, the word for "asked" is "שָׁאַל" (sha'al), which conveys a sense of earnest seeking or requesting. This highlights the humility and dependence of the king, traditionally understood as David, upon God for sustenance and vitality. The act of asking underscores the belief that life itself is a gift from God, not something to be taken for granted. In a broader theological context, this request for life can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual vitality and divine favor, which are central themes throughout the Psalms.

and You granted it
The phrase "and You granted it" signifies God's gracious response to the king's request. The Hebrew root "נָתַן" (natan) means "to give" or "to bestow," indicating that God is the source of all blessings and life. This granting is not merely a passive act but an active demonstration of God's benevolence and faithfulness. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and His anointed, where God responds to the needs and desires of His people. This assurance of divine provision is a recurring theme in the Psalms, offering comfort and hope to believers who trust in God's promises.

length of days
The term "length of days" is a poetic expression denoting longevity and enduring life. In Hebrew, "אֹרֶךְ יָמִים" (orek yamim) conveys not just a quantitative extension of life but also a qualitative aspect, suggesting a life filled with purpose and divine blessing. This phrase is often associated with wisdom literature, where a long life is seen as a reward for righteousness and obedience to God's commandments. In the context of the psalm, it underscores the idea that true life, in its fullest sense, is found in relationship with God and is marked by His favor and protection.

forever and ever
The concluding phrase "forever and ever" emphasizes the eternal nature of the life granted by God. The Hebrew "עוֹלָם וָעֶד" (olam va'ed) suggests perpetuity and unending duration. This eternal perspective is a hallmark of biblical theology, where the temporal blessings of this life are seen as a foretaste of the eternal life promised to those who are faithful. In the context of the psalm, it points to the messianic hope and the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in the eternal reign of Christ. For believers, this assurance of eternal life is a source of profound hope and encouragement, affirming that God's gifts transcend the limitations of earthly existence.

(4) For ever and ever.--This is merely a term for indefinite length. (Comp. the common salutation of a king: 1Kings 1:31; Nehemiah 2:3; Daniel 3:9.) An allusion to the eternal kingdom of the Messiah is not to be forced on the passage.

Verse 4. - He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever. The "life" intended cannot be ordinary human life, since in David' s case this certainly did not continue "for ever and ever." We must understand the psalmist to have asked for continuance in his posterity, and this was guaranteed him in the message which God sent him by Nathan (2 Samuel 7:13, 16). In the full sense the promise was, of course, Messianic, being fulfilled only in Christ, the God-Man, who alone of David' s posterity "liveth for ever."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He asked You for
שָׁאַ֣ל (šā·’al)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand

life,
חַיִּ֤ים ׀ (ḥay·yîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

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

length
אֹ֥רֶךְ (’ō·reḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 753: Length

of days,
יָ֝מִ֗ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

forever
עוֹלָ֥ם (‘ō·w·lām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always

and ever.
וָעֶֽד׃ (wā·‘eḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5703: A, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity


Links
Psalm 21:4 NIV
Psalm 21:4 NLT
Psalm 21:4 ESV
Psalm 21:4 NASB
Psalm 21:4 KJV

Psalm 21:4 BibleApps.com
Psalm 21:4 Biblia Paralela
Psalm 21:4 Chinese Bible
Psalm 21:4 French Bible
Psalm 21:4 Catholic Bible

OT Poetry: Psalm 21:4 He asked life of you you gave (Psalm Ps Psa.)
Psalm 21:3
Top of Page
Top of Page