Psalm 21

The King’s Victory

For the choir director. A psalm of David.

¹Lord, the king finds joy in your strength.

How greatly he rejoices in your victory! ^a

²You have given him his heart’s desire ^b

and have not denied the request of his lips. ^c Selah

³For you meet him with rich blessings;

you place a crown of pure gold on his head. ^d

⁴He asked you for life, and you gave it to him —

length of days forever and ever. ^e

⁵His glory is great through your victory;

you confer majesty and splendor on him. ^f

⁶You give him blessings forever; ^g

you cheer him with joy in your presence. ^h

⁷For the king relies on the Lord;

through the faithful love of the Most High

he is not shaken. ⁱ

⁸Your hand will capture all your enemies;

your right hand will seize those who hate you. ^j

⁹You will make them burn

like a fiery furnace when you appear;

the Lord will engulf them in his wrath,

and fire will devour them. ^k

¹⁰You will wipe their progeny from the earth

and their offspring from the human race. ^l,^m

¹¹Though they intend to harm ⁿ you

and devise a wicked plan, they will not prevail. ^o

¹²Instead, you will put them to flight

when you ready your bowstrings to shoot at them. ^p

¹³Be exalted, Lord, in your strength;

we will sing and praise your might. ^q