Psalms 21:3–4
For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
For thou preuentest him with the blessings of goodnesse: thou settest a Crowne of pure gold on his head.
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
He asked life of thee, and thou gauest it him, euen length of dayes for euer and euer.
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- 2 Samuel 12:30Rank 1 from verse 3
30And he took their king’s crown from off his head, the weight whereof was a talent of gold with the precious stones: and it was set on David’s head. And he brought forth the spoil of the city in great abundance.
30*And he tooke their kings crowne from off his head (the weight whereof was a talent of gold, with the precious stones) and it was set on Dauids head, and he brought forth the spoile of the citie †in great abundance.
- Ephesians 1:3Rank 2 from verse 3
- 1 Chronicles 20:2Rank 3 from verse 3
2And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon David’s head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city.
2And Dauid *tooke the crowne of their king from off his head, and found it †to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it, and it was set vpon Dauids head; and hee brought also exceeding much spoile out of the city.
- Psalms 31:19Rank 4 from verse 3
19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
19*O how great is thy goodnesse, which thou hast layd vp for them that feare thee: which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee, before the sonnes of men!
- Psalms 59:10Rank 5 from verse 3
- Hebrews 2:9Rank 6 from verse 3
9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
9But wee see Iesus, who was made a little lower then the Angels, ‖for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour, that hee by the grace of God should taste death for euery man.
- Romans 11:35Rank 7 from verse 3
- 1 Samuel 16:13Rank 8 from verse 3
13Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
13Then Samuel tooke the horne of oile, and annointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came vpon Dauid, from that day forward: So Samuel rose vp and went to Ramah.
- 2 Chronicles 6:41Rank 9 from verse 3
41Now therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.
41Now *therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the Arke of thy strength: Let thy Priests, O LORD God, be clothed with saluation, and let thy Saints reioyce in goodnesse.
- 2 Samuel 2:4Rank 10 from verse 3
4And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, That the men of Jabesh-gilead were they that buried Saul.
4And *the men of Iudah came, and there they anointed Dauid king ouer the house of Iudah: and they tolde Dauid, saying; That *the men of Iabesh Gilead were they that buried Saul.
- 2 Samuel 5:3Rank 11 from verse 3
3So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the Lord: and they anointed David king over Israel.
3So all the Elders of Israel came to the King to Hebron, and King Dauid made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed Dauid King ouer Israel.
- Psalms 18:18Rank 13 from verse 3
- Revelation 19:12Rank 14 from verse 3
- Romans 2:4Rank 15 from verse 3
From verse 4
- Psalms 91:16Rank 1 from verse 4
- Revelation 1:18Rank 2 from verse 4
- Psalms 119:77Rank 3 from verse 4
- Psalms 133:3Rank 4 from verse 4
- Psalms 61:5–6Rank 5 from verse 4
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name.
6Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
5For thou, O God, hast heard my vowes: thou hast giuen me the heritage of those that feare thy name.
6††Thou wilt prolong the kings life: and his yeeres as many generations.
- Psalms 119:175Rank 6 from verse 4
- Psalms 89:29Rank 7 from verse 4
- Psalms 89:36–37Rank 8 from verse 4
36His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.
37It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.
36*His seede shall endure for euer; and his throne as the sunne before me.
37It shalbe established for euer as the Moone: and as a faithfull witnesse in heauen. Selah.
- Psalms 13:3Rank 9 from verse 4
- Psalms 16:10–11Rank 10 from verse 4
10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
10*For thou wilt not leaue my soule in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine holy one to see corruption.
11Thou wilt shewe me the path of life: in thy presence is fulnesse of ioy, at thy right hand there are pleasures for euermore.
- Psalms 72:17Rank 11 from verse 4
17His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
17††His name shall endure for euer: his name shalbe continued as long as the sunne: and men shalbe blessed in him; all nations shall call him blessed.
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Psalms 21:3
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
COMBINED MEANING
preventest
Second-person singular present form of prevent, meaning to go or come before; to anticipate.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Words or acts of blessing; expressions of divine favor; or benefits bestowed by God.
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Moral excellence, kindness, generosity, or that which is good.
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Sense 1: A royal head ornament; by extension, kingship, honour, reward, or the top of the head. Sense 2: To invest, adorn, or honour with a crown, dignity, or reward.
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Clean, undefiled, unmixed, uncorrupted, genuine, clear, or sincere; free from contaminating matter or evil.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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The upper part of the body; a chief, source, summit, or leading position.
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Psalms 21:4
The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Used to emphasize, include, or precisely identify what is meant: indeed, precisely, or namely. 2. Used to mark a boundary, endpoint, or full reach in place, time, or degree: up to, as far as, or through. 3. In ‘even as,’ ‘even so,’ and like constructions, just as, exactly so, or in the same manner. 4. The evening, or close of day. 5. Equal, level, identical, balanced, or uniform.
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1. The extent or measurement of something from end to end. 2. Duration or continuance in time. 3. In “at length,” at last or after a long time.
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COMBINED MEANING
length of days
Long life, many years, or continuance of days.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. Without end; for all time. 2. Continually or permanently throughout the duration in view.
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At any time; always or continually; throughout all time or for ever.
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2Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
2Thou hast giuen him his hearts desire; and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
3For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.
3For thou preuentest him with the blessings of goodnesse: thou settest a Crowne of pure gold on his head.
Selected passage4He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
4He asked life of thee, and thou gauest it him, euen length of dayes for euer and euer.
Selected passage5His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.
5His glory is great in thy saluation: honour and Maiestie hast thou layde vpon him.