Psalm 21:3
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Verse 3. (first clause). A large portion of our blessing is given us before our asking or seeking. Existence, reason, intellect, a birth in a Christian land, the calling of our nation to the knowledge of Christ, and Christ himself, with many other things, are unsought bestowed on men, as was David's right to the throne on him. No one ever asked for a Saviour till God of his own motion promised "the seed of the woman." William S. Plumer.
Verse 3. Thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. Christ may be said to have a fourfold glory, or crown.
Verse 3. The crown of pure gold has respect to his exaltation at the right hand of God, where he is crowned with glory and honour, and this "crown" being of "pure gold", denotes the purity, glory, solidity, and perpetuity of his kingdom. John Gill.
HINTS FOR PASTORS AND LAYPERSONS
Verse 3. (first clause). Preventing mercies.
Verse 3. (first clause). GOD GOING BEFORE US, or God's anticipation of our necessities by his merciful dispensations. God prevents us with the blessings of his goodness:
Verse 3. (second clause). Jesus crowned.