KJV ORIGINAL
Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Be lifted up high, LORD, in your own strength! We will sing songs and praise your power.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is calling for God to be honored and celebrated for His mighty strength, promising to worship Him through songs of praise.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 21 is a psalm attributed to King David, expressing thanksgiving for God's favor and protection toward the king and the nation of Israel. In the historical context of ancient Israel, this likely reflects a time of military victory or deliverance from enemies, where the king and people recognized God's role in their success. The psalm emphasizes God's supreme power as the source of all strength, encouraging praise from His people.
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