Psalm 21

International Standard Version

³ You go before him with wonderful blessings,
    and put a crown of fine gold on his head.
⁴ He asked life from you, and you gave it to him—
    a long life for ever and ever.
⁵ His glory is great because of your deliverance,
    you have given him honor and majesty.
⁶ Indeed, you have given him eternal blessings;
    you will make him glad with the joy of your presence.
⁷ The king trusts in the Lord;
    because of the gracious love of the Most High,
        he will stand firm.^[a]

⁸ Your hand will find all your enemies,
    your right hand will find those who hate you.
⁹ When you appear,
    you will set them ablaze like a fire furnace.
In his wrath, the Lord will consume them,
    and the fire will devour them.
¹⁰ You will destroy their descendants^[b] from the earth,
    even their offspring from the ranks^[c] of mankind.
¹¹ Though they plot evil against you and devise schemes,
    they will not succeed.
¹² Indeed, you will make them retreat,^[d]
    when you aim your bow^[e] at their faces.

¹³ Rise up, Lord, because you are strong;
    we will sing and praise your power.