1 For the leader. A psalm of David:
2 Adonai, the king finds joy in your strength;
what great joy he displays in your victory!
3 You give him his heart’s desire;
you don’t refuse the prayer from his lips.(Selah)
4 For you come to meet him with the best blessings,
you place a crown of fine gold on his head.
5 He asks you for life; you give it to him,
years and years forever and ever.
6 Your victory brings him great glory;
you confer on him splendor and honor.
7 For you bestow on him everlasting blessings,
you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
8 For the king puts his trust inAdonai,
in the grace of‘Elyon; he will not be moved.
9 Your hand will find all your enemies;
your right hand will overtake those who hate you.
10 At your appearing,
you will make them like a fiery furnace.
Adonaiwill swallow them up in his anger;
fire will consume them.
11 You will destroy from the earth their descendants,
rid humankind of their posterity;
12 for they intended evil against you;
but despite their scheme, they won’t succeed.
13 For you will make them turn their back
by aiming your bow at their faces.
14 Arise,Adonai, in your strength;
and we will sing and praise your power.