Psalm 21 :: New King James Version (NKJV)

Joy in the Salvation of the LORD

Psa 21:1To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

The king shall have joy in Your strength, O LORD;
And in Your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

Psa 21:2

Psa 21:2You have given him his heart’s desire,
And have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

Psa 21:3

Psa 21:3For You meet him with the blessings of goodness;
You set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

Psa 21:4

Psa 21:4He asked life from You, and You gave it to him—
Length of days forever and ever.

Psa 21:5

Psa 21:5His glory is great in Your salvation;
Honor and majesty You have placed upon him.

Psa 21:6

Psa 21:6For You have made him most blessed forever;
You have made him exceedingly glad with Your presence.

Psa 21:7

Psa 21:7For the king trusts in the LORD,
And through the mercy of the Most High he shall not be moved.

Psa 21:8

Psa 21:8Your hand will find all Your enemies;
Your right hand will find those who hate You.

Psa 21:9

Psa 21:9You 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.

Psa 21:10

Psa 21:10Their offspring You shall destroy from the earth,
And their descendants from among the sons of men.

Psa 21:11

Psa 21:11For they intended evil against You;
They devised a plot which they are not able to perform.

Psa 21:12

Psa 21:12Therefore You will make them turn their back;
You will make ready Your arrows on Your string toward their faces.

Psa 21:13

Psa 21:13Be exalted, O LORD, in Your own strength!
We will sing and praise Your power.

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