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[For the choirmaster Psalm Of David] Yahweh, the king rejoices in your power; How your saving help fills him with joy!
21:2
You have granted him his heart's desire, not denied him the prayer of his lips. Pause
21:3
For you come to meet him with blessings of prosperity, put a crown of pure gold on his head.
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He has asked for life, you have given it him, length of days for ever and ever.
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Great his glory through your saving help; you invest him with splendour and majesty.
21:6
You confer on him everlasting blessings, you gladden him with the joy of your presence.
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For the king puts his trust in Yahweh; the faithful love of the Most High will keep him from falling.
21:8
Your hand will reach all your enemies, your right hand all who hate you.
21:9
You will hurl them into a blazing furnace on the day when you appear; Yahweh will engulf them in his anger, and fire will devour them.
21:10
You will purge the earth of their descendants, the human race of their posterity.
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They have devised evil against you but, plot as they may, they will not succeed,
21:12
since you will make them turn tail, by shooting your arrows in their faces.
21:13
Rise, Yahweh, in your power! We will sing and make music in honour of your strength.
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