Psalms 21:13

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 21:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Be thou exalted, O Jehovah, in thy strength: So will we sing and praise thy power. Psalm 22 For the Chief Musician; set to Aijaleth hash-Shahar. A Psalm of David.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Be thou exalted, O Jehovah, in thy strength: So will we sing and praise thy power. Psalm 22 For the Chief Musician; set to Aijaleth hash-Shahar. A Psalm of David.
Psalms 21:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
13Be thou exalted, O Jehovah, in thy strength: So will we sing and praise thy power. Psalm 22 For the Chief Musician; set to Aijaleth hash-Shahar. A Psalm of David.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Be thou exalted, Lord, in thine own strength, etc.] Exert thy strength, display thy power in such manner, that thou mayest be exalted and magnified on account of it. This was fulfilled at the destruction of Jerusalem, when the kingdom of God came with power, (<410901>Mark 9:1); and will be again when Babylon shall be utterly destroyed, because the Lord is strong who judgeth her, (<661808>Revelation 18:8); and finally at the day of judgment, when the wicked will be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and the glory of his power, (<530109>2 Thessalonians 1:9); [so] will we sing and praise thy power; forms of such songs of praise may be seen, as Cocceius…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The glory of all is ascribable to God alone. Next: Psalms Chapter 22”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Exalted - By thy own power, or by the manifestation thereof. Next: Psalms Chapter 22”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“21:13 Rise up (or be exalted, as in 57:5, 11; 108:5) expresses communal praise and joy in God’s greatness and power.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Be thou: Psa 18:46, Psa 46:10, Psa 57:5, Psa 57:11, Psa 72:18, Psa 72:19, Psa 113:5 \*marg. Ch1 29:11; Job 9:19; Mat 6:10, Mat 6:13; Rev 11:17 so will: Psa 58:10, Psa 58:11; Rev 15:3, Rev 15:4, Rev 16:5-7, Rev 18:20, Rev 19:1-6 Next: Psalms Chapter 22”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Heb.: 21:14) After the song has spread abroad its wings in twice three tetrastichs, it closes by, as it were, soaring aloft and thus losing itself in a distich. It is a cry to God for victory in battle, on behalf of the king. "Be Thou exalted," i.e., manifest Thyself in Thy supernal ( Psa 57:6, 12) and judicial ( Psa 7:7.) sovereignty. What these closing words long to see realised is that Jahve should reveal for world-wide conquest this גּבוּרה, to which everything that opposes Him must yield, and it is for this they promise beforehand a joyous gratitude. Next: Psalms Chapter 22”
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