Psalms 21:11 Meaning and Explanation
“For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, which they are not able to perform.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The enemies plot evil against the king, but their schemes will fail.
The Context of Psalms 21:11
The failure of enemy plots against the divinely protected king.
What Does Psalms 21:11 Mean?
The enemies' intention and imagination are both focused on harm—they do not stumble into opposition but deliberately contrive it. Yet despite their effort and cunning, they are powerless to carry out their schemes. God's protection of the king is so complete that enemy designs come to nothing.
Their mischievous device remains imagined, never executed. This reveals the futility of plotting against one whom God protects. Human ingenuity and malice, no matter how deliberate or elaborate, cannot overcome God's will to preserve His anointed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 21:11
What does Psalms 21:11 mean?
The enemies plot evil against the king, but their schemes will fail.
What is the context of Psalms 21:11?
The failure of enemy plots against the divinely protected king.