Psalm 21
The King’s Victory
For the choir director. A psalm of David.
1 LORD, the king finds joy in your strength.
How greatly he rejoices in your victory! f
2 You have given him his heart’s desire g
and have not denied the request of his lips. h Selah
3 For you meet him with rich blessings;
you place a crown of pure gold on his head. i
4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—
length of days forever and ever. j
5 His glory is great through your victory;
you confer majesty and splendor on him. k
6 You give him blessings forever; l
you cheer him with joy in your presence. m
7 For the king relies on the LORD;
through the faithful love of the Most High
he is not shaken. n
8 Your hand will capture all your enemies;
your right hand will seize those who hate you. o
like a fiery furnace when you appear;
the LORD will engulf them in his wrath,
and fire will devour them. p
10 You will wipe their progeny from the earth
and their offspring from the human race. Q,q
11 Though they intend to harm R you
and devise a wicked plan, they will not prevail. r
12 Instead, you will put them to flight
when you ready your bowstrings to shoot at them. s
13 Be exalted, LORD, in your strength;
we will sing and praise your might. t