The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 21:8-12

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

In this second portion of the psalm, the people address themselves to David, anticipating future glories for him. "Having shown what God would do for his anointed, the psalm now describes what the latter shall accomplish through Divine assistance" (Alexander).

Past success is taken as a guarantee of victory over all other enemies.

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