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This is a song that David wrote for the music leader.

We thank God for his help[a]

21 Lord, the king is happy,
    because you help him with your great strength.
You have helped him to win against his enemies,
    so he is very happy.[b]
You have given to him all the things
    that he really wanted.
When he asked for them,
    you have not refused to give them to him.
Selah.
You came to him,
    and you blessed him with many good things:
You put a crown on his head.
    It was made from the best gold.

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Footnotes

  1. 21:1 In this Psalm, the king and his army thank God because he has helped them to win against their enemies.
  2. 21:1 Probably David is talking about himself as the king.

Psalm 21[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

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

You have granted him his heart’s desire(C)
    and have not withheld the request of his lips.[b]
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.