Psalms 21
The king rejoices in the Lord's virtue and salvation, having been granted the desires of his heart. The Lord has blessed the king with a long life, glory, and adornment, and will continue to bless him forever. The king's enemies will be punished by the Lord's wrath, and their evil plans will be thwarted. The psalm concludes with a call to exalt the Lord and praise his virtues.
Unto the end. A Psalm of David. In your virtue, Lord, the king will rejoice, and over your salvation, he will exult exceedinglyYou have granted him the desire of his heart, and you have not cheated him of the wish of his lipsFor you have gone ahead of him with blessings of sweetness. You have placed a crown of precious stones on his headHe petitioned you for life, and you have granted him length of days, in the present time, and forever and everGreat is his glory in your salvation. Glory and great adornment, you will lay upon himFor you will give him as a blessing forever and ever. You will make him rejoice with gladness in your presenceBecause the king hopes in the Lord, and in the mercy of the Most High, he will not be disturbedMay your hand be found by all your enemies. May your right hand discover all those who hate youYou will make them like an oven of fire, in the time of your presence. The Lord will stir them up with his wrath, and fire will devour themYou will destroy their fruit from the earth and their offspring from the sons of menFor they have turned evils upon you; they have devised plans, which they have not been able to accomplishFor you will make them turn their back; with your remnants, you will prepare their countenanceBe exalted, Lord, by your own power. We will play music and sing psalms to your virtues
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