Psalms 21
Psalm 21
For the leader. A psalm of David.
1 In your might, Lord, the king rejoices,and because of your help how exultant is he!
2You have granted to him the desire of his heart,
the request of his lips you have not withheld. (Selah)
3You did go forth to meet him with blessing and weal,
you did set on his head a crown of fine gold.
4He asked you for life, you gave it ---
life lasting many days, forever and ever.
5Great is his glory because of your help,
honour and majesty you lay upon him.
6For you make him most blessed forever,
with the joy of your presence you make him glad.
7For the king puts ever his trust in the Lord;
the Most High, in his love, will preserve him unshaken.
8Your hand will reach to all your foes,
and those who hate you your right hand will shatter.
9You will make them like a furnace of fire,
when you appear, Lord.
The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath.
The fire shall devour them.
10You will sweep their offspring from the earth,
their children from humanity.
11When they scheme against you
and hatch evil plots --- they will fail.
12For you make them turn in flight,
you aim with your bow at their faces.
13Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength,
to your might we will sing and make music.
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