Psalms 21

1The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!

2You have given him his heart's desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Pause and think.

3Because you welcome him with rich blessings; you place a crown of pure gold on his head.

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

5His glory is great because of your salvation; you have bestowed splendor and majesty on him.

6Because you have made him most blessed forever; you have filled him with joy in your presence.

7Because the king trusts in the LORD, and through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.

8Your hand will find all your enemies; your right hand will find those who hate you.

9You will make them like a blazing furnace when you appear in anger; the LORD will swallow them up in wrath, and fire will consume them.

10You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their offspring from among humanity.

11Because they intended evil against you; they devised a wicked scheme that they cannot carry out.

12You will make them turn their backs when you aim your bow at their faces.

13Be exalted, LORD, in your strength! We will sing and praise your might.