Psalm 21

The King’s Victory

For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.

Lord, the king finds joy in Your strength.
How greatly he rejoices in Your victory!(A)
You have given him his heart’s desire(B)
and have not denied the request of his lips.(C)Selah
For You meet him with rich blessings;
You place a crown of pure gold on his head.(D)
He asked You for life, and You gave it to him—
length of days forever and ever.(E)
His glory is great through Your victory;
You confer majesty and splendor on him.(F)
You give him blessings forever;(G)
You cheer him with joy in Your presence.(H)
For the king relies on the Lord;
through the faithful love of the Most High
he is not shaken.(I)

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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)
He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—
    length of days, for ever and ever.(F)
Through the victories(G) you gave, his glory is great;
    you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.(H)
Surely you have granted him unending blessings
    and made him glad with the joy(I) of your presence.(J)
For the king trusts in the Lord;(K)
    through the unfailing love(L) of the Most High(M)
    he will not be shaken.(N)

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Notas al pie

  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.