Study Desk

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⁾

Your hand will capture all your enemies; your right hand will seize those who hate you.^(j)

You will make them burn like a fiery furnace when you appear; the Lord will engulf them in His wrath, and fire will devour them.^(k)

You will wipe their descendants from the earth and their offspring from the human race.^(l)

Though they intend to harm^[a] you and devise a wicked plan, they will not prevail.^(m)

Instead, you will put them to flight when you aim your bow^[b] at their faces.⁽ⁿ⁾

Be exalted, Lord , in Your strength; we will sing and praise Your might.^(o)