Jehovah, in thy strength the king Shall very joybul be

Verse 1

Jehovah, in thy strength the king shall very joyful be: and in thy saving help rejoice how fervently shall he!

Verse 2

Thou hast bestowed upon him all that his heart would have; and thou from him didst not withhold whate'er his lips did crave.

Verse 3

For thou with blessings dost him meet of goodness manifold, and thou hast set upon his head a crown of purest gold.

Verse 4

When he desired life of thee, thou life to him didst give; even such length of days, that he for evermore should live.

Verse 5

In that salvation wrought by thee his glory is made great; honour and comely majesty thou hast upon him set.

Verse 6

Because that thou for evermore most blessed hast him made; and thou hast with thy countenance made him exceeding glad.

Verse 7

Because the king upon the Lord his confidence doth lay; and through the grace of the Most High shall not be moved away.

Verse 8

Thine hand shall all those men find out that enemies are to thee; even thy right hand shall find out those of thee that haters be.

Verse 9

Like fiery oven thou shalt them make, when kindled is thine ire; the Lord in wrath shall swallow them, devour them shall the fire.

Verse 10

Their fruit from earth thou shalt destroy, their seed men from among:

Verse 11

for they beyond their might 'gainst thee did mischief plot and wrong.

Verse 12

Thou therefore shalt make them turn back, when thou thy shafts shalt place upon thy strings, made ready all to fly against their face.

Verse 13

In thy almighty strength, O Lord, do thou exalted be: so shall we sing with joyful hearts, thy power praise shall we.