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1O Lord, the king rejoices in Your strength;
how greatly he rejoices in the victories You give!
2 You have granted him his heart’s desire,
and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
3 For You meet him with rich blessings;
You set 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 the victories You deliver;
splendour and majesty You have bestowed on him.
6 For You have made him most blessed forever;
You gladden him with the joy of Your presence.
7 For the king trusts in the Lord;
because of the faithful love of the Most High he will not be shaken.
8 Your hand will seize all Your enemies;
Your right hand will capture Your foes.
9 You will make them like a fiery furnace
when You appear.
The Lord will swallow them up in His wrath,
and fire will consume them.
10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth,
and their offspring from among mankind.
11 Though they intended evil against You,
and devise wicked schemes, they cannot prevail;
12 for You make them turn their backs in flight,
when You aim Your bow at their faces.
13 Be exalted, O Lord, in Your strength;
we will sing and praise Your might.