Wednesday, December 3

Psalm 21[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.
    How great is his joy in the victories you give!

2 You have granted him his heart’s desire
    and have not withheld the request of his lips.[b]

3 You came to greet him with rich blessings
    and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.

4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—
    length of days, for ever and ever.

5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great;
    you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.

6 Surely you have granted him unending blessings
    and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

7 For the king trusts in the Lord;
    through the unfailing love of the Most High
    he will not be shaken.