New Revised Standard NRS
New International Version NIV
1 In your strength the king rejoices, O Lord, and in your help how greatly he exults!
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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 his heart's desire, and have not withheld the request of his lips. (Selah)
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You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.
3 For you meet him with rich blessings; you set a crown of fine 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; you gave it to him— length of days forever and ever.
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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 through your help; splendor and majesty you bestow on him.
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Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
6 You bestow on him blessings forever; you make him glad with the joy of your presence.
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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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