Psalms 21 / 150
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(The King Rejoices in the Lord's Strength)To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
O Lord, in your strength the king rejoices,
and in your salvation how greatly he exults!
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You have given him his heart's desire
and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
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For you meet him with rich blessings;
you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.
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He asked life of you; you gave it to him,
length of days forever and ever.
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His glory is great through your salvation;
splendor and majesty you bestow on him.
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For you make him most blessed forever;
you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
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For the king trusts in the Lord,
and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.
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Your hand will find out all your enemies;
your right hand will find out those who hate you.
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You will make them as a blazing oven
when you appear.
The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath,
and fire will consume them.
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You will destroy their descendants from the earth,
and their offspring from among the children of man.
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Though they plan evil against you,
though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.
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For you will put them to flight;
you will aim at their faces with your bows.
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Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength!
We will sing and praise your power.