For the music director; a psalm of David.

21:1 O Lord, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.

21:2 You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request. (Selah)

21:3 For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head.

21:4 He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

21:5 Your deliverance brings him great honor; you give him majestic splendor.

21:6 For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.

21:7 For the king trusts in the Lord, and because of the Sovereign Lord’s faithfulness he is not upended.

21:8 You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you.

21:9 You burn them up like a fiery furnace when you appear; the Lord angrily devours them; the fire consumes them.

21:10 You destroy their offspring from the earth, their descendants from among the human race.

21:11 Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.

21:12 For you make them retreat when you shoot your arrows at them.

21:13 Rise up, O Lord, in strength! We will sing and praise your power!