21:1 (A psalm by David for the music leader.) Our LORD, your mighty power makes the king glad, and he celebrates victories that you have given him. |
21:2 You did what he wanted most and never told him "No." |
21:3 You truly blessed the king, and you placed on him a crown of finest gold. |
21:4 He asked to live a long time, and you promised him life that never ends. |
21:5 The king is highly honored. You have let him win victories that have made him famous. |
21:6 You have given him blessings that will last forever, and you have made him glad by being so near to him. |
21:7 LORD Most High, the king trusts you, and your kindness keeps him from defeat. |
21:8 With your mighty arm, LORD, you will strike down all of your hateful enemies. |
21:9 They will be destroyed by fire once you are here, and because of your anger, flames will swallow them. |
21:10 You will wipe their families from the earth, and they will disappear. |
21:11 All their plans to harm you will come to nothing. |
21:12 You will make them run away by shooting your arrows at their faces. |
21:13 Show your strength, LORD, so that we may sing and praise your power. |