Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: [so] will we sing and praise thy power.
Be thou exalted {H7311}, LORD {H3068}, in thine own strength {H5797}: so will we sing {H7891} and praise {H2167} thy power {H1369}.
Arise, ADONAI, in your strength; and we will sing and praise your power.
Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your power.
Be thou exalted, O Jehovah, in thy strength: So will we sing and praise thy power.
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Revelation 16:5
And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus. -
Revelation 16:7
And I heard another out of the altar say, Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous [are] thy judgments. -
Revelation 15:3
And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous [are] thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true [are] thy ways, thou King of saints. -
Revelation 15:4
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for [thou] only [art] holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest. -
Revelation 19:1
¶ And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: -
Revelation 19:6
And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. -
Psalms 72:18
¶ Blessed [be] the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
Psalm 21:13 is a powerful declaration of God's ultimate sovereignty and a commitment to worship Him in response to His manifest power. It serves as the concluding verse of a psalm of thanksgiving, likely offered by King David after a significant victory granted by the Lord.
Context
Psalm 21 is a royal psalm, often viewed as a companion to Psalm 20, which was a prayer for the king before battle. Psalm 21, however, is a joyful celebration of God's answer to that prayer, acknowledging the divine hand behind the king's success. The victory described is not attributed to human might but entirely to the Lord's strength and favor. This verse, therefore, acts as a climactic response, shifting from the specific triumph to a universal commitment to praise God for His inherent and undeniable power. It reflects the ancient Israelite understanding that national security and prosperity rested on God's intervention, not on military prowess alone (Psalm 20:7).
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word for "exalted" (רום - rum) implies being lifted high, elevated, or magnified, signifying supreme honor and authority. "Strength" (עֹז - 'oz) refers to God's inherent might and formidable power, often in a military or governing context. The word "power" (גְּבוּרָה - gevurah) in the second clause speaks of acts of valor or mighty deeds, emphasizing the active demonstration of God's strength. Together, these terms underscore the absolute and active nature of God's omnipotence.
Practical Application
For believers today, Psalm 21:13 offers profound encouragement and a call to worship. It reminds us that: