1For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide. | 1For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide. |
2You grant him his heart's desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah) | 2You grant him his heart's desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah) |
3For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head. | 3For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head. |
4He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty. | 4He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty. |
5Your deliverance brings him great honor; you give him majestic splendor. | 5Your deliverance brings him great honor; you give him majestic splendor. |
6For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence. | 6For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence. |
7For the king trusts in the LORD, and because of the sovereign LORD's faithfulness he is not upended. | 7For the king trusts in the LORD, and because of the sovereign LORD's faithfulness he is not upended. |
8You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you. | 8You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you. |
9You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear; the LORD angrily devours them; the fire consumes them. | 9You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear; the LORD angrily devours them; the fire consumes them. |
10You destroy their offspring from the earth, their descendants from among the human race. | 10You destroy their offspring from the earth, their descendants from among the human race. |
11Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed. | 11Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed. |
12For you make them retreat when you shoot your arrows at them. | 12For you make them retreat when you shoot your arrows at them. |
13Rise up, O LORD, in strength! We will sing and praise your power! | 13Rise up, O LORD, in strength! We will sing and praise your power! |
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