Psalms 21:4

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.”

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BSBPD

“He asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“He asked life of thee, thou gavest it him, Even length of days for ever and ever.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Life he hath asked from Thee, Thou hast given to him--length of days, Age-during--and for ever.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Psalms 21:4 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Kings 2:33Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.”
  2. 1 Kings 2:45But King Solomon will be blessed and David’s throne will remain secure before the LORD forever.”
  3. 2 Kings 11:12Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”
  4. Psalms 13:3Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death,
  5. Psalms 16:10For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.
  6. Psalms 61:5For You have heard my vows, O God; You have given me the inheritance reserved for those who fear Your name.
  7. Psalms 72:17May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.
  8. Psalms 89:29I will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.
  9. Psalms 89:36his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun,
  10. Psalms 91:16With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”
  11. Psalms 119:77May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.
  12. Psalms 119:175Let me live to praise You; may Your judgments sustain me.
  13. Psalms 133:3It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
  14. Zechariah 6:13Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’
  15. Revelation 1:18the Living One. I was dead, and behold, now I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of Death and of Hades.

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