1 The king rejoices in your strength,
O LORD, and in your care.
2 You granted all his heart’s desire,
and you have heard his prayer.
3 You welcomed him with every kind
of grace you could unfold.
Rich blessings you have given him;
you crowned his head with gold.
4 He asked for life from you, O LORD:
you gave it endlessly.
5 His glory shines because you gave
him strength and majesty.
6 You blessed him, LORD, by being near;
his trust is firm and sure.
7 Because of your unfailing love
our king will stand secure.
8 Your hand, O king, will seize your foes;
they cringe before your name.
9-10 When you appear, God will destroy
them all with dreadful flame.
11 They plot and scheme but flee away
12 before your arrow’s flight.
13 All praise to you, O LORD, our God;
we glory in your might.
– Marie J. Post
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