New Revised Standard NRS
The Message Bible MSG
1 In your strength the king rejoices, O Lord, and in your help how greatly he exults!
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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 rich blessings; 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 you for life; you gave it to him— 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 through your help; splendor and majesty you bestow on him.
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You lifted him high and bright as a cumulus cloud, then dressed him in rainbow colors.
6 You bestow on him blessings forever; you make him glad with the joy of 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, and through the steadfast love of the Most High 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 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 like a fiery furnace when you appear. The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath, and fire will consume 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 offspring from the earth, and their children from among humankind.
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You purge the earth of their progeny, you wipe the slate clean.
11 If they plan evil against you, if they devise mischief, they will not succeed.
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All their evil schemes, the plots they cook up, have fizzled - every one.
12 For you will put them to flight; you will aim at their faces with your bows.
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You sent them packing; they couldn't face you.
13 Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength! 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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