New Living Translation

Psalms • Chapter 21

1 How the king rejoices in your strength, O LORD!<br>He shouts with joy because you give him victory.<br> 2 For you have given him his heart’s desire;<br>you have withheld nothing he requested. <i>Interlude</i><br> 3 You welcomed him back with success and prosperity.<br>You placed a crown of finest gold on his head.<br> 4 He asked you to preserve his life,<br>and you granted his request.<br>The days of his life stretch on forever.<br> 5 Your victory brings him great honor,<br>and you have clothed him with splendor and majesty.<br> 6 You have endowed him with eternal blessings<br>and given him the joy of your presence.<br> 7 For the king trusts in the LORD.<br>The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling.<br> 8 You will capture all your enemies.<br>Your strong right hand will seize all who hate you.<br> 9 You will throw them in a flaming furnace<br>when you appear.<br>The LORD will consume them in his anger;<br>fire will devour them.<br> 10 You will wipe their children from the face of the earth;<br>they will never have descendants.<br> 11 Although they plot against you,<br>their evil schemes will never succeed.<br> 12 For they will turn and run<br>when they see your arrows aimed at them.<br> 13 Rise up, O LORD, in all your power.<br>With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts.<br>