1For the Conductor, a psalm by David.
2The king rejoices in Your strength, Lord; how greatly he exults in Your deliverance!
3You have given him his heart's desire, and You have never withheld the utterance of his lips.
4You preceded him with blessings of good; You placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
5He asked of You life, You gave it to him-long life, forever and ever.
6His glory is great in Your deliverance; You have placed majesty and splendor upon him.
7For You make him a blessing forever; You gladden him with the joy of Your countenance.
8For the king trusts in the Lord, and in the kindness of the Most High-that he will not falter.
9Your hand will suffice for all Your enemies; Your right hand will find those who hate You.
10You will make them as a fiery furnace at the time of Your anger. May the Lord consume them in His wrath; let a fire devour them.
11Destroy their offspring from the earth, their descendants from mankind.
12For they intended evil against You, they devised evil plans which they cannot execute.
13For You will set them as a portion apart; with Your bowstring You will aim at their faces.
14Be exalted, O Lord, in Your strength; we will sing and chant the praise of Your might.