Psalm, 21
To the director. A melody of David.
1 O Jehovah, in your strength the king rejoices; How greatly he rejoices in your acts of salvation!
2 You have granted him the desire of his heart, And you have not withheld the request of his lips. (Selah)
3 For you meet him with rich blessings; You place a crown of fine*1 gold on his head.
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4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him, A long life,*1 forever and ever.
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5 Your acts of salvation bring him great glory. Dignity and splendor you bestow on him.
6 You make him blessed forever; You make him glad with the joy of your presence.*1
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7 For the king trusts in Jehovah; Because of the loyal love of the Most High, he will never be shaken.*1
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8 Your hand will find all your enemies; Your right hand will find those hating you.
9 You will make them like a fiery furnace at the appointed time when you give them attention. Jehovah will swallow them up in his anger, and fire will consume them.
10 Their descendants*1 you will destroy from the earth, And their offspring from the sons of men.
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11 For they intended to do what is bad against you; They have devised schemes that will not succeed.
12 For you will make them retreat By aiming your bow*1 at them.*2
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13 Rise up, O Jehovah, in your strength. We will sing praises*1 to your mightiness.
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