Psalms 21:7For the king trusts in Yahweh. Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~1000 BC. King David reflects on God's faithfulness after military victory, possibly after defeating the Ammonites or Philistines...
The emotion here: deep satisfaction after seeing God's faithfulness proven repeatedly
The original word
batach (בָּטַח) — confident reliance, like a child falling backward trusting to be caught
Why it matters
David wrote this after experiencing God's protection in over 30 major battles
Read with care
What most readers miss in Psalms 21:7
This wasn't written during crisis but AFTER victory, showing trust proven over time
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about passive waiting, but David is describing ACTIVE trust - continuing to lead and fight while depending on God's strength.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Psalms 21:7
Bible Genome reading
Psalms 21:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Psalms 21:7 comes from the book of Psalms, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to David. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 90% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the psalm genre of biblical literature. Key themes include trust, stability, steadfastness. Notable phrases: king trusts in Yahweh; he shall not be moved.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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