For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
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1The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh!
- How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!
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2You have given him his heart’s desire,
- and have not withheld the request of his lips.
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3For you meet him with the blessings of goodness.
- You set a crown of fine gold on his head.
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4He asked life of you, you gave it to him,
- even length of days forever and ever.
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5His glory is great in your salvation.
- You lay honor and majesty on him.
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6For you make him most blessed forever.
- You make him glad with joy in your presence.
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7For the king trusts in Yahweh.
- Through the loving kindness of the Most High, he shall not be moved.
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8Your hand will find out all of your enemies.
- Your right hand will find out those who hate you.
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9You will make them as a fiery furnace in the time of your anger.
- Yahweh will swallow them up in his wrath.
- The fire shall devour them.
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10You will destroy their descendants from the earth,
- their posterity from among the children of men.
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11For they intended evil against you.
- They plotted evil against you which cannot succeed.
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12For you will make them turn their back,
- when you aim drawn bows at their face.
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13Be exalted, Yahweh, in your strength,
- so we will sing and praise your power.