The King Rejoices in the LORD's Strength

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

1O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices,

and in your salvation how greatly he exults!

2You have given him his heart's desire

and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

3For you meet him with rich blessings;

you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.

4He asked life of you; you gave it to him,

length of days for ever and ever.

5His glory is great through your salvation;

splendour and majesty you bestow on him.

6For you make him most blessed for ever;21:6 Or make him a source of blessing for ever

you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

7For the king trusts in the LORD,

and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.

8Your hand will find out all your enemies;

your right hand will find out those who hate you.

9You will make them as a blazing oven

when you appear.

The LORD will swallow them up in his wrath,

and fire will consume them.

10You will destroy their descendants from the earth,

and their offspring from among the children of man.

11Though they plan evil against you,

though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.

12For you will put them to flight;

you will aim at their faces with your bows.

13Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength!

We will sing and praise your power.