Psalms 21
1 For the choirmaster. A psalm of David.
2 LORD, the king rejoices in your strength; how greatly he exults in your salvation!
3 You have given him the desire of his heart and have not denied the request of his lips. Selah.
4 For you meet him with blessings of goodness and set a crown of pure gold on his head.
5 He asked you for life, and you gave him long days, forever and ever.
6 Great is his glory through your salvation; you have placed splendor and majesty upon him.
7 You make him a blessing forever; you fill him with joy in your presence.
8 For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the steadfast love of the Most High he will not be shaken.
9 Your hand will reach all your enemies; your right hand will reach those who hate you.
10 At the time of your appearing, you will make them like a blazing furnace; the LORD will devour them in his anger, and fire will consume them.
11 You will wipe their offspring from the earth, and their descendants from among humankind.
12 For they planned evil against you and devised a scheme, but they will not succeed.
13 You will make them turn their backs; with your bowstrings you will aim at their faces.
14 Rise up, LORD, in your strength! We will sing and praise your might.
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