Psalms Chapter 21

                                                For the Choir Director. A Psalm of David

¹ LORD, the king delights in your strength;

         he’s happy because you’ve helped him.

² You’ve given him his heart’s desire;

      you didn’t withhold his request.                                      

³ You met him with blessings

      and crowned him with fine gold.

⁴ He asked you for life,

         and you gave him life everlasting.

⁵ He has great honor because you delivered him

      and endowed him with splendor and majesty.

⁶ You make him blessed forever

      and happy because you’re with him.

Ps 21:1-6

⁷ The king trusts in the LORD;

      because of the enduring love of the Most High,

      he won’t be deposed.

⁸ You’ll discover all your enemies;

      you’ll find out who hates you.

⁹ You’ll throw them into a blazing furnace in your anger;

      you’ll burn them up in your wrath

         ¹⁰and destroy their offspring.

¹¹ Though they’ve devised a coup to harm you,

      they won’t succeed.

¹² You’ll put them to flight

      when you snap your bowstring at their faces.

¹³ Be honored in your strength, LORD;

      we’ll sing praises about your power.                               

Ps 21:7-13