Psalms 21:1

O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!

2 You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

3 For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
KJV
The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
WEB
The king rejoices in your strength, LORD! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!
ASV
The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
DARBY
{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} The king shall joy in thy strength, Jehovah; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice.
BLB
For the one directing. A Psalm of David. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> O YHWH, in Your strength the king rejoices! And in Your salvation, how greatly he exults!
ÅB
Herre! Kongen gleder seg over din makt,
og han fryder seg stort over din redning!
OTB
Herre, kongen skal glede seg i Din styrke,
Og hvor stort han skal glede seg i Din frelse!
B1930
Herre! Kongen gleder sig over din makt, og hvor høit han fryder sig ved din frelse!

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