< Psalms 21 >

1 For the end, a Psalm of David. O Lord, the king shall rejoice in your strength; and in your salvation he shall greatly exult. 2 You have granted him the desire of his soul, and have not withheld from him the request of his lips. (Pause) 3 For you have prevented him with blessings of goodness: you has set upon his head a crown of precious stone. 4 He asked life of you, and you gave him length of days for ever and ever. 5 His glory is great in your salvation: you will crown him with glory and majesty. 6 For you will give him a blessing for ever and ever: you will gladden him with joy with your countenance. 7 For the king trusts in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Highest he shall not be moved. 8 Let your hand be found by all your enemies: let your right hand find all that hate you. 9 You shall make them as a fiery oven at the time of your presence: the Lord shall trouble them in his anger, and fire shall devour them. 10 You shall destroy their fruit from the earth, and their seed from [amongst] the sons of men. 11 For they intended evils against you; they imagined a device which they shall by no means be able to perform. 12 For you shall make them [turn their] back in your latter end, you will prepare their face. 13 Be you exalted, O Lord, in your strength: we will sing and praise your mighty acts.

< Psalms 21 >