1 Lord, the king finds joy in your strength.

How greatly he rejoices in your victory!  *

2 You have given him his heart’s desire  *

and have not denied the request of his lips.  *Selah

3 For you meet him with rich blessings;

you place a crown of pure gold on his head.  *

4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him —

length of days forever and ever.  *

5 His glory is great through your victory;

you confer majesty and splendor on him.  *

6 You give him blessings forever;  *

you cheer him with joy in your presence.  *

7 For the king relies on the  Lord;

through the faithful love of the Most High

he is not shaken.  *

8 Your hand will capture all your enemies;

your right hand will seize those who hate you.  *

9 You will make them burn

like a fiery furnace when you appear;

the Lord will engulf them in his wrath,

and fire will devour them.  *

10 You will wipe their progeny from the earth

and their offspring from the human race.  *,*

11 Though they intend to harm  *  you

and devise a wicked plan, they will not prevail.  *

12 Instead, you will put them to flight

when you ready your bowstrings to shoot at them.  *

13 Be exalted, Lord, in your strength;

we will sing and praise your might.  *