Psalms 21

1 For the end, a Psalm of David. O Lord, the king shall rejoice in your strength; and in your salvation he shall greatly exult.

2 You have granted him the desire of his soul, and have not withheld from him the request of his lips. (Pause)

3 For you have prevented him with blessings of goodness: you has set upon his head a crown of precious stone.

4 He asked life of you, and you gave him length of days for ever and ever.

5 His glory is great in your salvation: you will crown him with glory and majesty.

6 For you will give him a blessing for ever and ever: you will gladden him with joy with your countenance.

7 For the king trusts in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Highest he shall not be moved.

8 Let your hand be found by all your enemies: let your right hand find all that hate you.

9 You shall make them as a fiery oven at the time of your presence: the Lord shall trouble them in his anger, and fire shall devour them.

10 You shall destroy their fruit from the earth, and their seed from [among] the sons of men.

11 For they intended evils against you; they imagined a device which they shall by no means be able to perform.

12 For you shall make them [turn their] back in your latter end, you will prepare their face.

13 Be you exalted, O Lord, in your strength: we will sing and praise your mighty acts.