New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
1 Lord, the king is filled with joy because you are strong. How great is his joy because you help him win his battles!
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The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How great is his joy in the victories you give!
2 You have given him what his heart longed for. You haven't kept back from him what his lips 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 welcomed him with rich blessings. You placed a crown of pure gold 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. You promised him days that would never end.
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He asked you for life, and you gave it to him— length of days, for ever and ever.
5 His glory is great because you helped him win his battles. You have honored him with glory and majesty.
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Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
6 You have given him blessings that will last forever. You have made him glad and joyful because you are 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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