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Psalm 21:1-3
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(A psalm by David for the music leader.)

Thanking the Lord for Victory

1 Our Lord, your mighty power
    makes the king glad,
and he celebrates victories
    that you have given him.
2 You did what he wanted most
    and never told him “No.”
3 You truly blessed the king,
and you placed on him
    a crown of finest gold.

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Psalm 21:1-3
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Psalm 21[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.(A)
    How great is his joy in the victories you give!(B)

2 You have granted him his heart’s desire(C)
    and have not withheld the request of his lips.[b]
3 You came to greet him with rich blessings
    and placed a crown of pure gold(D) on his head.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 21:1 In Hebrew texts 21:1-13 is numbered 21:2-14.
  2. Psalm 21:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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