Hebrew Names Version HNV
The Message Bible MSG
1 <<For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.>> The king rejoices in your strength, LORD! How greatly he rejoices in your yeshu`ah!
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Your strength, God, is the king's strength. Helped, he's hollering Hosannas.
2 You have given him his heart's desire, And have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah.
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You gave him exactly what he wanted; you didn't hold back.
3 For you meet him with the blessings of goodness; You set a crown of fine gold on his head.
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You filled his arms with gifts; you gave him a right royal welcome.
4 He asked life of you, you gave it to him, Even length of days forever and ever.
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He wanted a good life; you gave it to him, and then made it a long life as a bonus.
5 His glory is great in your salvation. You lay honor and majesty on him.
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You lifted him high and bright as a cumulus cloud, then dressed him in rainbow colors.
6 For you make him most blessed forever. You make him glad with joy in your presence.
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You pile blessings on him; you make him glad when you smile.
7 For the king trusts in the LORD. Through the lovingkindness of Ha`Elyon, he shall not be moved.
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Is it any wonder the king loves God? that he's sticking with the Best?
8 Your hand will find out all of your enemies. Your right hand will find out those who hate you.
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With a fistful of enemies in one hand and a fistful of haters in the other,
9 You will make them as a fiery furnace in the time of your anger. The LORD will swallow them up in his wrath. The fire shall devour them.
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You radiate with such brilliance that they cringe as before a furnace. Now the furnace swallows them whole, the fire eats them alive!
10 You will destroy their descendants from the eretz, Their posterity from among the children of men.
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You purge the earth of their progeny, you wipe the slate clean.
11 For they intended evil against you. They plotted evil against you which cannot succeed.
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All their evil schemes, the plots they cook up, have fizzled - every one.
12 For you will make them turn their back, When you aim drawn bows at their face.
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You sent them packing; they couldn't face you.
13 Be exalted, LORD, in your strength, So we will sing and praise your power.
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Show your strength, God, so no one can miss it. We are out singing the good news!
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