Psalms 21 — FBV

For the music director. A psalm of David.

21Verse 1The king celebrates your strength, Lord; he is so happy you made him victorious!
^{Verse 2}You gave him everything he wanted; you didn't hold back anything he asked for.
^{Verse 3}You welcomed him on his return with special blessings; you placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
^{Verse 4}He asked you to give him a good life, and you gave him a long life, forever and ever.
^{Verse 5}Your victories brought him great glory; you granted him splendor and majesty.
^{Verse 6}You give him blessings forever. He is full of joy because you are with him.
^{Verse 7}For the king trusts in the Lord; he stands firm because of the trustworthy love of the Most High.
^{Verse 8}You, the king,⁺will find and capture all your enemies; you will seize everyone who hates you.
^{Verse 9}When you appear on the scene you will burn them up like in a furnace; the Lord in his anger will destroy them, burning them up with fire.
^{Verse 10}You will wipe out their children from the earth, their descendants from humankind.
^{Verse 11}Though they plot evil against you, their malicious schemes will not succeed.
^{Verse 12}They will turn and run away when they see your arrows fired at them.
^{Verse 13}Rise up, Lord, for you are strong! We will sing and praise your power!