1 T he king shall have joy in Your strength, O Lord; And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

2 Y ou have given him his heart’s desire, And have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

3 F or You meet him with the blessings of goodness; You set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

4 H e asked life from You, and You gave it to him— Length of days forever and ever.

5 H is glory is great in Your salvation; Honor and majesty You have placed upon him.

6 F or You have made him most blessed forever; You have made him exceedingly glad with Your presence.

7 F or the king trusts in the Lord, And through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved.

8 Y our hand will find all Your enemies; Your right hand will find those who hate You.

9 Y ou shall make them as a fiery oven in the time of Your anger; The Lord shall swallow them up in His wrath, And the fire shall devour them.

10 T heir offspring You shall destroy from the earth, And their descendants from among the sons of men.

11 F or they intended evil against You; They devised a plot which they are not able to perform.

12 T herefore You will make them turn their back; You will make ready Your arrows on Your string toward their faces.

13 B e exalted, O Lord, in Your own strength! We will sing and praise Your power.