For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head. (Psalm 21:3)
To be understood metaphorically, as God’s recognition of the king’s right to rule (see
2 Sam. 7:12-16).
Literally,
“confrontest.” See on
Ps. 18:5. God showed His favor to the king by coming to meet him with blessings (see
Deut. 28:2).