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Psalm 21 - Unending Blessings or that pesky blazing furnace - You Choose.

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  For the director of music. A psalm of David. Thanksgiving 1 The king finds joy in your strength, O Lord. How greatly he rejoices in the victories you give! 2 You have granted him his heart’s desire You have not withheld the request of his lips. 3 You came to greet him with rich blessings You 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 Your victories bring him great glory; you have bestowed on him splendour and majesty. 6 You have granted him unending blessings you made him glad with the joy of your presence. Transition 7 For the king trusts in the Lord; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken. Trust 8 Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies; your right hand will seize your foes. 9 When you appear for battle, you will burn them up as in a blazing furnace. The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath, and his fire will consume them. 10 You will destroy their descendants fr...