For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

PSALMS 21:6KJV
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Psalms 21:6 (KJV)

What does Psalms 21:6 mean?

Psalms 21:6 describes how God has made the king deeply blessed and filled him with great joy by showing him favor. The verse highlights that the king’s happiness and sense of blessing come directly from being in God’s presence and experiencing God’s approval.

In this psalm, King David is speaking to God, reflecting on the blessings and victories God has given him. The verse emphasizes that the king’s lasting happiness and honor are not from his own power, but from God’s ongoing kindness and the joy of being close to God.

The Hebrew behind Psalms 21:6

  • "made" (שִׁית, shith): This word often means "to set" or "to appoint." Here, it suggests that God is the one who actively establishes the king’s blessed state, not something the king achieves himself.
  • "blessed" (בְּרָכָה, berakhah): This word refers to a state of being favored or enriched, often with both spiritual and material well-being. The verse stresses that the king’s blessings are abundant and enduring.
  • "countenance" (פָּנִים, panim): This word literally means "face" or "presence." The idea is that the king’s joy comes from being in God’s presence, not just from external gifts or victories.

Why Psalms 21:6 matters

  • The verse clarifies that true joy and blessing, even for a powerful king, come from God’s presence and favor, not from achievements or possessions.
  • It connects the king’s happiness directly to his relationship with God, showing that spiritual closeness is the source of lasting gladness.
  • In the wider context of the psalm, this verse highlights the ongoing relationship between God and the king, reinforcing the idea that God’s favor is the foundation of all the king’s successes and joys.

Where else these words appear

“made” Hebrew H2302 · used in 3 verses

  • Exodus 18:9 And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the LORD had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.
  • Job 3:6 As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months.

“ever” Hebrew H5703 · used in 49 verses

  • Exodus 15:18 The LORD shall reign for ever and ever.
  • Psalms 52:8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
  • Psalms 145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

“blessed” Hebrew H1293 · used in 64 verses

  • Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
  • Deuteronomy 28:8 The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
  • Psalms 109:17 As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

“made” Hebrew H7896 · used in 80 verses

  • Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
  • Job 10:20 Are not my days few? cease then, and let me alone, that I may take comfort a little,
  • Psalms 88:8 Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomination unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth.