The Message Bible MSG
New International Version NIV
1 Your strength, God, is the king's strength. Helped, he's hollering Hosannas.
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The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How great is his joy in the victories you give!
2 You gave him exactly what he wanted; you didn't hold back.
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You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.
3 You filled his arms with gifts; you gave him a right royal welcome.
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You came to greet him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
4 He wanted a good life; you gave it to him, and then made it a long life as a bonus.
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He asked you for life, and you gave it to him— length of days, for ever and ever.
5 You lifted him high and bright as a cumulus cloud, then dressed him in rainbow colors.
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Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
6 You pile blessings on him; you make him glad when you smile.
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Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
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