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Psalm 21:1-3
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Thanksgiving for the King

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

21 Lord, the king rejoices because of your strength;
    he is so happy when you ·save him [give him victory/help]!
2 You gave the king ·what he wanted [L the desire of his heart]
    and did not ·refuse [withhold] ·what he asked for [L the request of his lips]. ·Selah [Interlude]

3 You put ·good things [rich blessings] before him
    and placed a gold crown on his head.

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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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