GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
1 The king finds joy in your strength, O LORD. What great joy he has in your victory!
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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 his heart's desire. You did not refuse the prayer from 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 You welcomed him with the blessings of good things and 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 him a long life, 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 Because of your victory his glory is great. You place splendor and majesty on him.
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Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.
6 Yes, you made him a blessing forever. You made 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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