[1] How the king rejoices in your strength, O LORD! He shouts with joy because you give him victory. [2] For you have given him his heart's desire; you have withheld nothing he requested. Interlude [3] You welcomed him back with success and prosperity. You placed a crown of finest gold on his head. [4] He asked you to preserve his life, and you granted his request. The days of his life stretch on forever. [5] Your victory brings him great honor, and you have clothed him with splendor and majesty. [6] You have endowed him with eternal blessings and given him the joy of your presence. [7] For the king trusts in the LORD. The unfailing love of the Most High will keep him from stumbling. [8] You will capture all your enemies. Your strong right hand will seize all who hate you. [9] You will throw them in a flaming furnace when you appear. The LORD will consume them in his anger; fire will devour them. [10] You will wipe their children from the face of the earth; they will never have descendants. [11] Although they plot against you, their evil schemes will never succeed. [12] For they will turn and run when they see your arrows aimed at them. [13] Rise up, O LORD, in all your power. With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts.
