Psalm 21/fulltext

Authorship

This Psalm was authored by David.

(This began as Wendland's Expository Outline^[1], but may be adapted.)

I. The past (1-7). The king rejoices in the strength and salvation of God manifested in the past.

A. God has given him his heart's desire.

B. God has not withheld the request of his lips.

C. God has blessed him with goodness.

D. God has set a crown of pure gold on his head.

E God has given him eternal life.

F. God has given him His glory, salvation, honor, and majesty.

G. God has made him most blessed for ever.

H. God has made him exceedingly glad.

I. Through God’s mercy, the psalmist will not be moved because he has trusted God.

II. The future. (8-12)

A. God’s hand shall find all enemies and those who hate Him.

B. The enemy shall be severely judged by God because they conspired against God:

1. By wrath, fire, and loss of their fruit and seed.

2. They will turn their backs and flee.

3. The arrows of God will target them.

C. God will be exalted in strength.

III. His people will rejoice and praise His power. (13)