What does Psalm 21:6 mean?

David credits the Lord with making him most blessed forever. In his covenant with David (2 Samuel 7:4–16) God promised to be with David, make his name great, and build a lasting dynasty for him. He also reminded David that He had been with David wherever he went.

Psalm 21:6 states "You make him glad with the joy of your presence." An awareness of God's presence brings great joy to all who trust in Him. Psalm 16:11 affirms: "In your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Jesus promised to be present with believers at all times (Matthew 28:18–20), and Hebrews 13:5 counsels us: "Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you. '" Like David, Christians can be glad with the joy of the Lord's presence.

David's son Solomon looked for satisfaction in a variety of earthly sources, but found that they were all "vanity," meaning they were meaningless and empty. He concluded his writing of Ecclesiastes by counseling, in part, "Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth" (Ecclesiastes 12:1).