1 For the leader. A psalm of David:
ADONAI, the king finds joy in your strength; what great joy he displays in
your victory!
2 You give him his heart's desire; you
don't refuse the prayer from his lips. (Selah)
3 For you come to meet him with the
best blessings, you place a crown of fine gold on his head.
4 He asks you for life; you give it to
him, years and years forever and ever.
5 Your victory brings him great glory;
you confer on him splendor and honor.
6 For you bestow on him everlasting
blessings, you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
7 For the king puts his trust in ADONAI,
in the grace of 'Elyon; he will not be moved.
8 Your hand will find all your enemies;
your right hand will overtake those who hate you.
9 At your appearing, you will make them
like a fiery furnace. ADONAI will swallow them up in his anger; fire will
consume them.
10 You will destroy from the earth
their descendants, rid humankind of their posterity;
11 for they intended evil against you;
but despite their scheme, they won't succeed.
12 For you will make them turn their
back by aiming your bow at their faces.
13 Arise, ADONAI, in your strength; and
we will sing and praise your power.
