Psalms 21:4
He asked You for life, and You granted it—
What it says
He asked for life, and God gave it to him with length of days forever and ever.
What it is doing
This verse celebrates life preserved and extended by God.
In context
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 2You have granted his heart’s desire 3For You welcomed him with rich blessings; 4He asked You for life, and You granted it— 5Great is his glory in Your salvation; 6For You grant him blessings forever; 7For the king trusts in the LORD; 8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; 9You will place them in a fiery furnace 10You will wipe their descendants from the earth, 11Though they intend You harm, 12For You will put them to flight 13Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength;