Psalm 21

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1O Lord, the king rejoices in your strength.

How great is his joy in the victories you give!

2You have granted him the desire of his heart

and have not withheld the request of his lips.       Selah

3You welcomed him with rich blessings

and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.

4He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—

length of days, for ever and ever.

5Through the victories you gave, his glory is great;

you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.

6Surely you have granted him eternal blessings

and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

7For the king trusts in the Lord;

through the unfailing love of the Most High

he will not be shaken.

8Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies;

your right hand will seize your foes.

9At the time of your appearing

you will make them like a fiery furnace.

In his wrath the Lord will swallow them up,

and his fire will consume them.

10You will destroy their descendants from the earth,

their posterity from mankind.

11Though they plot evil against you

and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed;

12for you will make them turn their backs

when you aim at them with drawn bow.

13Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength;

we will sing and praise your might.