Psalm 21

Psalm 21:1[1] Yahveh, the king is made happy by your strength. How greatly he celebrates in your rescue!

Psalm 21:2 You have given him his heart’s desire and have not denied the request of his lips. (Selah).

Psalm 21:3 Because you meet him with rich blessings; you place a crown of pure gold on his head.

Psalm 21:4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him– length of days permanently and continually.

Psalm 21:5 His reputation is excellent because of your rescue; you confer majesty and splendor on him.

Psalm 21:6 You give him blessings continually; you cheer him with joy in your presence.

Psalm 21:7 Because the king relies on Yahveh; by means of the covenant faithfulness of the Most High, he is not shaken.

Psalm 21:8 Your hand will capture all your enemies; your right hand will capture those who hate you.

Psalm 21:9 You will make them burn like a fiery furnace when you appear; Yahveh will engulf them in his wrath, and fire will devour them.

Psalm 21:10 You will wipe their progeny from the land and their offspring from the children of Adam.

Psalm 21:11 Though they intend to harm you and devise a wicked plan, they will not be able.

Psalm 21:12 Instead, you will put them to flight when you ready your bowstrings to shoot at them.

Psalm 21:13 Be exalted, Yahveh, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might.[2]

[1]superscription: A Psalm of David.

[2]subscription: For the choir director: according to “The Deer of the Dawn.”

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