For the music director; a psalm of David.

1 O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give;

he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.

2 You grant him his heart’s desire;

you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

3 For you bring him rich blessings;

you place a golden crown on his head.

4 He asked you to sustain his life,

and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

5 Your deliverance brings him great honor;

you give him majestic splendor.

6 For you grant him lasting blessings;

you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.

7 For the king trusts in the Lord,

and because of the sovereign Lord’s faithfulness he is not upended.

8 You prevail over all your enemies;

your power is too great for those who hate you.

9 You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear;

the Lord angrily devours them;

the fire consumes them.

10 You destroy their offspring from the earth,

their descendants from among the human race.

11 Yes, they intend to do you harm;

they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.

12 For you make them retreat

when you shoot your arrows at them.

13 Rise up, O Lord, in strength!

We will sing and praise your power!

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