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Psalms 21:3

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.

Psalms 21:3 — KJV

Theological / Devotional

Preventest. Literally, “confrontest.” See on Ps. 18:5. God showed His favor to the king by coming to meet him with blessings (see Deut. 28:2).

Crown. To be understood metaphorically, as God’s recognition of the king’s right to rule (see 2 Sam. 7:12–16).

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