“For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.”
The affirmation that the king meets the king with blessings of goodness and sets a crown of pure gold on his head establishes divine blessing and exaltation. The blessings suggest divine favor and provision. The crown imagery suggests elevation and authority. This verse depicts God's generous reward.
Church Fathers on Psalms 21:3
To the end, a psalm of David himself. 1. The title is a familiar one; the Psalm is of Christ. 2. “O Lord, the King shall rejoice in Your strength” Psalm 20:1. O Lord, in Your strength, whereby the Word was made flesh, the Man Christ Jesus shall rejoice. “And shall exult exceedingly in Your salvation.” And in that, whereby Thou quickenest all things, shall exult exceedingly. 3. “You have given Him the desire of His soul” Psalm 20:2. He desired to eat the Passover, Luke…
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