Psalm 21

New Coverdale Version

The King shall rejoice in your strength, O Lord; * exceedingly glad shall he be of your salvation.

You have given him his heart’s desire, * and have not denied him the request of his lips.

For you shall meet him with the blessings of goodness, * and shall set a crown of pure gold upon his head.

He asked you for life, and you gave it to him: * length of days, for ever and ever.

His honor is great because of your salvation; * glory and majesty shall you lay upon him.

For you shall give him everlasting felicity * and make him glad with the joy of your countenance.

For the King puts his trust in the Lord, * and because of the mercy of the Most High, he shall not be moved.

All your enemies shall feel your hand; * your right hand shall find those who hate you.

You shall make them like a fiery oven in the time of your wrath; * the Lord shall destroy them in his displeasure, and the fire shall consume them.

Their offspring you shall root out of the earth, * and their seed from among the children of men.

For they intended evil against you, * and imagined wicked schemes, which they are not able to perform.

Therefore you shall put them to flight, * and the strings of your bow you shall aim at their faces.

Be exalted, O Lord, in your own strength; * so we will sing and praise your power.