21:1 For the director of music. A psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in your strength. How great is his joy in the victories you give!

21:2 You have granted him the desire of his heart and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

21:3 You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.

21:4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him--length of days, for ever and ever.

21:5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.

21:6 Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

21:7 For the king trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken.

21:8 Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies; your right hand will seize your foes.

21:9 At the time of your appearing you will make them like a fiery furnace. In his wrath the LORD will swallow them up, and his fire will consume them.

21:10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from mankind.

21:11 Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed;

21:12 for you will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with drawn bow.

21:13 Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might.