Psalm 21

For the choir director: A psalm of David. ¹How the king rejoices in your strength, O LORD! He shouts with joy because you give him victory. ² For you have given him his heart’s desire; you have withheld nothing he requested.Interlude

³You welcomed him back with success and prosperity. You placed a crown of finest gold on his head. ⁴ He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever. ⁵ Your victory brings him great honor, and you have clothed him with splendor and majesty. ⁶ You have endowed him with eternal blessings and given him the joy of your presence. ⁷ For the king trusts in the LORD. The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling.

⁸You will capture all your enemies. Your strong right hand will seize all who hate you. ⁹ You will throw them in a flaming furnace when you appear. The LORD will consume them in his anger; fire will devour them. ¹⁰ You will wipe their children from the face of the earth; they will never have descendants. ¹¹ Although they plot against you, their evil schemes will never succeed. ¹² For they will turn and run when they see your arrows aimed at them. ¹³ Rise up, O LORD, in all your power. With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts.