Old Testament · Psalms

Psalms 21

After the Battle

(Proverbs 21:1–31)

1For the chief musician. A psalm of David.

2The LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation (Yeshuah) how greatly he exults!
3The desire of his heart you have given to him, and the request of his lips you have not withheld. Selah.
4For you meet him with blessings of good; you set on his head a crown of fine gold.
5Life^a he asked from you; you gave to him length of days forever and ever.
6Great is his glory in your salvation (Yeshuah); honor and majesty you lay upon him.
7For you make him blessings forever; you gladden him with joy by your presence.
8For the king trusts in the LORD, and through the lovingkindness of the Most High^b he will not be moved.
9Your hand will find out all your enemies; your right hand will find those who hate you.
10You will make them like a furnace of fire at the time of your presence; the LORD in his anger will swallow them, and fire will devour them.
11Their fruit you will destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the sons of man^c.
12For they stretched out evil against you; they devised a plot, but they will not prevail.
13For you will make them turn the shoulder; with your bowstrings you will aim against their faces.
14Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength; we will sing and make music of your might.