“For the king trusteth in the Lord, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.”
The affirmation that the king trusts in God and through the lovingkindness of the Most High will not be shaken establishes the king's confidence rooted in God's covenantal care. The trust language suggests reliance on God. The lovingkindness invokes divine commitment to the king. The unshakeable status suggests security. This verse grounds the king's stability in divine relationship.
Church Fathers on Psalms 21:7
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…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
Publish a reflection on this verse
No reflections on this verse yet. Be the first to write one!