Psalmorum 21

1 In finem, Psalmus David. Domine in virtute tua lætabitur rex: et super salutare tuum exultabit vehementer.

For the leader. A psalm of David. The king rejoices, Lord, in your might, how he exults because of your help!

2 Desiderium cordis eius tribuisti ei: et voluntate labiorum eius non fraudasti eum.

You have granted to him his heart’s desire, you have not withheld his lips’ request. (Selah)

3 Quoniam prævenisti eum in benedictionibus dulcedinis: posuisti in capite eius coronam de lapide pretioso.

You came to meet him with rich blessings, you set on his head a golden crown.

4 Vitam petiit a te: et tribuisti ei longitudinem dierum in sæculum, et in sæculum sæculi.

He asked you for life, you gave it – many long days, forever and ever.

5 Magna est gloria eius in salutari tuo: gloriam et magnum decorem impones super eum.

Great is his glory because of your help, honour and majesty you lay upon him.

6 Quoniam dabis eum in benedictionem in sæculum sæculi: lætificabis eum in gaudio cum vultu tuo.

For you make him most blessed forever, you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

7 Quoniam rex sperat in Domino: et in misericordia Altissimi non commovebitur.

For the king puts always his trust in the Lord; the Most High, in his love, will preserve him unshaken.

8 Inveniatur manus tua omnibus inimicis tuis: dextera tua inveniat omnes, qui te oderunt.

Your hand will reach all your foes, your right hand, all who hate you.

9 Pones eos ut clibanum ignis in tempore vultus tui: Dominus in ira sua conturbabit eos, et devorabit eos ignis.

You will make them like a furnace of fire, when you appear, Lord. The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath. The fire will devour them.

10 Fructum eorum de terra perdes: et semen eorum a filiis hominum.

You will sweep their offspring from the earth, their children from humanity.

11 Quoniam declinaverunt in te mala; cogitaverunt consilia, quæ non potuerunt stabilire.

When they scheme against you and hatch evil plots – they will fail.

12 Quoniam pones eos dorsum: in reliquiis tuis præparabis vultum eorum.

For you aim your bow at their faces, make them turn in flight.

13 Exaltare Domine in virtute tua: cantabimus et psallemus virtutes tuas.

Be exalted, Lord, in your strength, to your might we shall sing and make music.