Psalm 21

Psalm 21 – A Prayer after a Victory

For the leader. A psalm of David.

1The king rejoices, Lord, in your might,

how he exults because of your help!

2You have granted to him his heart’s desire,

you have not withheld his lips’ request. Selah

3You came to meet him with rich blessings,

you set on his head a golden crown.

4He asked you for life, you gave it –

many long 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,

you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

7For the king puts always his trust in the Lord;

the Most High, in his love, will preserve him unshaken.

8Your hand will reach all your foes,

your right hand, all who hate you.

9You will make them like a furnace of fire,

when you appear, Lord.

The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath.

The fire will 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 aim your bow at their faces,

make them turn in flight.

13Be exalted, Lord, in your strength,

to your might we shall sing and make music.