New Century Version NCV
New International Version NIV
1 Lord, the king rejoices because of your strength; he is so happy when you save him!
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The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How great is his joy in the victories you give!
2 You gave the king what he wanted and did not refuse what he asked for. Selah
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You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.
3 You put good things before him and placed a gold crown on his head.
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You came to greet him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him, so his years go on and on.
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He asked you for life, and you gave it to him— length of days, for ever and ever.
5 He has great glory because you gave him victories; you gave him honor and praise.
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Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
6 You always gave him blessings; you made him glad because you were with him.
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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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