Psalms 21 (NASB)

13 verses · New American Standard Bible · Formal equivalence (most literal)

The NASB is widely regarded as the most literally accurate English translation. It is the standard for in-depth word study and academic analysis, preserving the exact structure and terminology of the original languages as closely as possible.

Psalms Chapter 21 contains 13 verses and is presented here in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), which uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

NIVKJVESVNLTMSG
Chapter 20Chapter 22

1For the choir director. A Psalm of David. O LORD, in Your strength the king will be glad, And in Your salvation how greatly he will rejoice!

2You have given him his heart's desire, And You have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.

3For You meet him with the blessings of good things; You set a crown of fine gold on his head.

4He asked life of You, You gave it to him, Length of days forever and ever.

5His glory is great through Your salvation, Splendor and majesty You place upon him.

6For You make him most blessed forever; You make him joyful with gladness in Your presence.

7For the king trusts in the LORD, And through the lovingkindness of the Most High he will not be shaken.

8Your hand will find out all your enemies; Your right hand will find out those who hate you.

9You will make them as a fiery oven in the time of your anger; The LORD will swallow them up in His wrath, And fire will devour them.

10Their offspring You will destroy from the earth, And their descendants from among the sons of men.

11Though they intended evil against You [And] devised a plot, They will not succeed.

12For You will make them turn their back; You will aim with Your bowstrings at their faces.

13Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; We will sing and praise Your power.

Chapter 20Read in NIVChapter 22

About This Translation

What is Psalms 21 in the NASB?

Psalms 21 in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) contains 13 verses. The NASB uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach, first published in 1971 (rev. 2020).

How does the NASB translate Psalms 21 differently?

The New American Standard Bible uses formal equivalence (most literal), balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 21 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 21 (NASB)?

Psalms Chapter 21 contains 13 verses in the New American Standard Bible. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

Psalms (NASB) — All 150 Chapters