Psalm 21

Psalm 21 ¹ For the director of music. A psalm of David. LORD, the king is filled with joy because you are strong. How great is his joy because you help him win his battles!

² You have given him what his heart wished for. You haven’t kept back from him what his lips asked for.

³ You came to greet him with rich blessings. You placed a crown of pure gold on his head.

⁴ He asked you for life, and you gave it to him. You promised him days that would never end.

⁵ His glory is great because you helped him win his battles. You have honored him with glory and majesty.

⁶ You have given him blessings that will never end. You have made him glad and joyful because you are with him.

⁷ The king trusts in the LORD . The faithful love of the Most High God will keep the king secure.

⁸ You, the king, will capture all your enemies. Your right hand will take hold of them.

⁹ When you appear for battle, you will burn them up like they were in a flaming furnace. The LORD will swallow them up in his great anger. His fire will burn them up.

¹⁰ You will wipe their children from the face of the earth. You will remove them from the human race.

¹¹ Your enemies make evil plans against you. They think up evil things to do. But they can’t succeed.

¹² You will make them turn their backs and run away when you aim your arrows at them. ¹³ LORD, may you be honored because you are strong. We will sing and praise your might.