Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionHe 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 BibleHe asked life of thee: and thou hast given him length of days for ever and ever. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 BibleHe 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 1917He 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 RequestJump to Next Age-During Forever Gavest Life RequestPsalm 21 1. A thanksgiving for victory7. 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 length of days forever and ever Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He asked You forשָׁאַ֣ל (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 NIVPsalm 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.) |