Contemporary English Version Anglicised

Psalms 21 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

Thanking the Lord for victory

(A psalm by David for the music leader.)

1. Our Lord, your mighty powermakes the king glad,and he celebrates victoriesthat you have given him.

2. You did what he wanted mostand never told him “No.”

3. You truly blessed the king,and you placed on hima crown of finest gold.

4. He asked to live a long time,and you promised him lifethat never ends.

5. The king is highly honoured.You have let him win victoriesthat have made him famous.

6. You have given him blessingsthat will last for ever,and you have made him gladby being so near to him.

7. Lord Most High,the king trusts you,and your kindnesskeeps him from defeat.

8. With your mighty arm, Lord,you will strike down allof your hateful enemies.

9. They will be destroyed by fireonce you are here,and because of your anger,flames will swallow them.

10. You will wipe their familiesfrom the earth,and they will disappear.

11. All their plans to harm youwill come to nothing.

12. You will make them run awayby shooting your arrowsat their faces.

13. Show your strength, Lord,so that we may singand praise your power.