Psalms 21:9
“Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.”
Psalms 21:9 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thou shalt make them as an oven of fire, in the time of thy anger: the Lord shall trouble them in his wrath, and fire shall devour them.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Thou wilt make them as a fiery furnace in the time of thine anger: Jehovah will swallow them up in his wrath, And the fire shall devour them.
- DARBYDarby
- Thou shalt make them as a fiery furnace in the time of thy presence; Jehovah shall swallow them up in his anger, and the fire shall devour them:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- You will make them as a fiery furnace in the time of your anger. Yahweh will swallow them up in his wrath. The fire shall devour them.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Thou makest them as a furnace of fire, At the time of Thy presence. Jehovah in His anger doth swallow them, And fire doth devour them.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
Context: Psalms 21
7For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
8Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
9Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
10Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.
11For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.
About Psalms 21: The Blessedness of Trusting in God
Psalm 21 celebrates the victorious reign of a king who trusts in God. The psalmist praises God for hearing his prayers, granting him success, and blessing him with abundant joy and a long life. He proclaims that the king's enemies will be defeated and that God's name will be exalted forever.
Commentary
Psalm 21 is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving for God's faithfulness to the king who trusts in Him. Throughout the psalm, there is a repeated emphasis on the blessings that come from trusting in God. The psalmist recognizes that the king's success is due to God's favor and acknowledges that it is God who provides him with strength, victory, and life.The psalm also reminds us that God is a just judge who punishes the wicked and protects the righteous. Those who oppose the king and seek his downfall will be defeated by God's power, and their plans will come to nothing. In contrast, those who trust in God can rejoice in His salvation and experience His blessings in their lives.As we read Psalm 21, we can be encouraged to put our trust in God and to seek His will in all that we do. Like the king in this psalm, we can experience the joy and peace that come from living in faithful obedience to God. Let us praise Him for His goodness and trust in His unfailing love.