Psalm 21:5
New International Version
Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.

New Living Translation
Your victory brings him great honor, and you have clothed him with splendor and majesty.

English Standard Version
His glory is great through your salvation; splendor and majesty you bestow on him.

Berean Standard Bible
Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.

King James Bible
His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.

New King James Version
His glory is great in Your salvation; Honor and majesty You have placed upon him.

New American Standard Bible
His glory is great through Your salvation, Splendor and majesty You place upon him.

NASB 1995
His glory is great through Your salvation, Splendor and majesty You place upon him.

NASB 1977
His glory is great through Thy salvation, Splendor and majesty Thou dost place upon him.

Legacy Standard Bible
His glory is great through Your salvation, Splendor and majesty You bestow upon him.

Amplified Bible
His glory is great because of Your victory; Splendor and majesty You bestow upon him.

Christian Standard Bible
His glory is great through your victory; you confer majesty and splendor on him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
His glory is great through Your victory; You confer majesty and splendor on him.

American Standard Version
His glory is great in thy salvation: Honor and majesty dost thou lay upon him.

Contemporary English Version
The king is highly honored. You have let him win victories that have made him famous.

English Revised Version
His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty dost thou lay upon him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Because of your victory his glory is great. You place splendor and majesty on him.

Good News Translation
His glory is great because of your help; you have given him fame and majesty.

International Standard Version
His glory is great because of your deliverance, you have given him honor and majesty.

Majority Standard Bible
Great is his glory in Your salvation; You bestow on him splendor and majesty.

NET Bible
Your deliverance brings him great honor; you give him majestic splendor.

New Heart English Bible
His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honor and majesty on him.

Webster's Bible Translation
His glory is great in thy salvation: honor and majesty hast thou laid upon him.

World English Bible
His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honor and majesty on him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Great [is] his glory in Your salvation, "" You place splendor and majesty on him.

Young's Literal Translation
Great is his honour in Thy salvation, Honour and majesty Thou placest on him.

Smith's Literal Translation
Great his glory in thy salvation: majesty and honor thou wilt set upon him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
His glory is great in thy salvation: glory and great beauty shalt thou lay upon him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Great is his glory in your salvation. Glory and great adornment, you will lay upon him.

New American Bible
Great is his glory in your victory; majesty and splendor you confer upon him.

New Revised Standard Version
His glory is great through your help; splendor and majesty you bestow on him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
His glory is great in thy salvation; honor and majesty hast thou bestowed upon him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His glory is great in your salvation; you have set glory and brightness upon him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
His glory is great through Thy salvation; Honour and majesty dost Thou lay upon him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
His glory is great in thy salvation: thou wilt crown him with glory and majesty.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
After the Battle
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. 6For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:25
The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.

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.

Daniel 5:18-19
As for you, O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness, glory and honor. / Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he wished.

2 Samuel 7:9
I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.

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

1 Chronicles 17:8
I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make for you a name like that of the greatest in the land.

2 Chronicles 1:12
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.”

1 Kings 4:21
And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.

1 Kings 10:24-25
The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

2 Chronicles 9:22-24
So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. / All the kings of the earth sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart. / Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Revelation 5:12
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

Hebrews 2:9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

Ephesians 1:20-21
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.


Treasury of Scripture

His glory is great in your salvation: honor and majesty have you laid on him.

glory

Psalm 3:3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Psalm 62:7
In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.

2 Samuel 7:8,9,19
Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: …

honour

Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

1 Chronicles 17:11-15,27
And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom…

Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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














Great is his glory
The word "glory" in Hebrew is "kavod," which signifies weightiness, honor, and splendor. In the context of this verse, it reflects the immense honor and recognition that the king receives as a result of God's intervention and deliverance. Historically, kings were often seen as representatives of divine authority on earth, and their victories were attributed to divine favor. This phrase emphasizes the magnitude of the king's honor, which is not self-derived but is a direct result of God's saving power. The glory here is not just personal but reflects the glory of God Himself, as the king's success is a testament to God's faithfulness and power.

in Your salvation
The Hebrew word for "salvation" is "yeshuah," which means deliverance, rescue, or safety. This term is deeply rooted in the history of Israel, where God's acts of salvation were central to their identity as His chosen people. The phrase "in Your salvation" underscores that the source of the king's glory is not his own might or wisdom but the deliverance provided by God. This salvation is comprehensive, encompassing both physical deliverance from enemies and spiritual redemption. It serves as a reminder that true glory and honor come from reliance on God's saving grace, not human effort.

You bestow on him
The act of bestowing implies a gift or blessing given by a superior to an inferior. In this context, it highlights God's sovereign grace and generosity. The king's splendor and majesty are not earned but are gifts from God. This reflects the biblical principle that every good and perfect gift comes from above (James 1:17). The king's role and success are seen as part of God's divine plan, and his attributes of splendor and majesty are a reflection of God's own nature.

splendor and majesty
The words "splendor" and "majesty" in Hebrew are "hod" and "hadar," respectively. "Hod" refers to beauty, grandeur, and magnificence, while "hadar" denotes majesty, honor, and glory. These terms are often used in the Old Testament to describe God's own attributes, indicating that the king, as God's anointed, shares in these divine qualities. The use of these words suggests a royal dignity and a reflection of God's own majestic nature. In a historical context, these attributes would be visible in the king's appearance, his court, and his reign, serving as a testament to God's blessing and favor. This phrase inspires believers to recognize that any honor or dignity they possess is a reflection of God's own glory and should be used to further His kingdom.

Verse 5. - His glory is great in thy salvation. David' s glory exceeds that of all other living men, through the "salvation" which God vouchsafes him. That salvation is partly temporal, consisting in deliverance from his foes; partly of an unearthly and spiritual character, arising out of his relationship to the coming Messiah. It is from the latter point of view, rather than the former, that it is said, Honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Great is
גָּד֣וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

his glory
כְּ֭בוֹדוֹ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

in Your salvation;
בִּישׁוּעָתֶ֑ךָ (bî·šū·‘ā·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity

You bestow
תְּשַׁוֶּ֥ה (tə·šaw·weh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 7737: To level, equalize, to resemble, to adjust

on him
עָלָֽיו׃ (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

splendor
ה֥וֹד (hō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1935: Splendor, majesty, vigor

and majesty.
וְ֝הָדָר (wə·hā·ḏār)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1926: Magnificence, ornament, splendor


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