Psalms 21

1 Lord, the king will rejoice in your strength, and he will greatly celebrate your rescue.

2 You granted him his soul’s desire and did not withhold the request of his lips. Pause.

3 You met him with blessings of kindness; you placed a crown of precious stone on his head.

4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—length of days forever and ever.

5 His glory is great because of your rescue; you will place glory and majesty upon him.

6 You will give him blessing forever and ever; you will gladden him with joy in your presence.

7 The king trusts in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Most High he will not be shaken.

8 May your hand be found by all your enemies; may your right hand find all who hate you.

9 You will make them like a fiery oven when you appear. The Lord will throw them into confusion in his anger, and fire will devour them.

10 You will destroy their fruit from the earth and their offspring from among human beings.

11 They intended evil against you and devised a plan that they will never be able to establish.

12 You will make them turn their backs; among those you have left, you will set their faces.

13 Be exalted, Lord, in your strength! We will sing and make music about your mighty acts.