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Psalm 21:1-3
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Psalm 21

For the worship leader. A song of David.

1 The king is glad because You, O Eternal, are strong.
    In light of Your salvation, he is singing Your name.
2 You have given him all he could wish for.
    After hearing his prayer, You withheld nothing.

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3 True blessings You lavished upon the king;
    a crown of precious gold You placed upon his head.

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Footnotes

  1. 21:2 Literally, selah, likely a musical direction from a Hebrew root meaning “to lift up”
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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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