Verse 1
For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.
Verse 2
You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request.(Selah)
Verse 3
For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head.
Verse 4
He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.
Verse 5
Your deliverance brings him great honor; you give him majestic splendor.
Verse 6
For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.
Verse 7
For the king trusts in the LORD, and because of the Most High’s faithfulness he is not shaken.
Verse 8
You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you.
Verse 9
You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear; the LORD angrily devours them; the fire consumes them.
Verse 10
You destroy their offspring from the earth, their descendants from among the human race.
Verse 11
Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.
Verse 12
For you make them retreat when you aim your arrows at them.
Verse 13
Rise up, O LORD, in strength! We will sing and praise your power!