Psalm 21

For the chief musician. A psalm of David.

1The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh!

How greatly he rejoices in the salvation you provide!

2You have given him his heart's desire

and have not held back the request of his lips. Selah

3For you bring him rich blessings;

you placed on his head a crown of purest gold.

4He asked you for life; you gave it to him;

you gave him long days forever and ever.

5His glory is great because of your victory;

you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.

6For you grant him lasting blessings;

you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

7For the king trusts in Yahweh;

through the covenant faithfulness of the Most High he will not be moved.

8Your hand will seize all your enemies;

your right hand will seize those who hate you.

9At the time of your anger, you will burn them up as in a fiery furnace.

Yahweh will consume them in his wrath,

and the fire will devour them.

10You will destroy their offspring from the earth

and their descendants from among the human race.

11For they intended evil against you;

they conceived a plot with which they will not succeed!

12For you will turn them back;

you will draw your bow before them.

13Be exalted, Yahweh, in your strength;

we will sing and praise your power.