To the director.[102] A song of David.[103]
<1> Lord, your strength makes the king happy.
He is so happy when you give him the victory.
<2> And you gave him what he wanted.
You gave him what he asked for.
Selah[104]
<3> What wonderful blessings you gave the king.
You put a golden crown on his head.
<4> He asked for life, and you gave it.
You gave him life that goes on forever.
<5> You led him to victory that brought him great glory.
You gave him honor and fame.
<6> You have given him blessings that will last forever.
You have given him the joy of being near you.
<7> The king trusts in the Lord,
and the faithful love of God Most High will keep him from falling.
<8> Lord, you will show all your enemies that you are strong.
Your power will defeat those who hate you.
<9> When you appear,
you will burn them up like a blazing furnace.
In his anger the Lord will completely destroy them;
they will be swallowed by flames of fire.[105]
<10> Their families will be destroyed.
They will be removed from the earth.
<11> That is because they made evil plans against you.
They wanted to do things they couldn't do.
<12> You will make them turn and run away
when you aim your arrows at their faces.
<13> Lord, we lift you up with our songs of praise.
We sing and play songs about your power!
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