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He has achieved great glory through your victory;
    you have bestowed upon him splendor and majesty.[a]
You have conferred everlasting blessings[b] on him;
    you gladdened him with the joy of your presence.
For the king places his trust in the Lord;
    through the kindness[c] of the Most High he will not fall.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 21:6 Glory . . . splendor and majesty: like those of the heavenly King (see Ps 96:3).
  2. Psalm 21:7 Everlasting blessings: this phrase may refer to blessings of enduring value or an unending number of blessings. Your presence: God’s favor, which is the greatest cause of joy inasmuch as it is the supreme blessing, leading to all others.
  3. Psalm 21:8 Kindness: see note on Ps 6:5.

Surely you have granted him unending blessings
    and made him glad with the joy(A) of your presence.(B)
For the king trusts in the Lord;(C)
    through the unfailing love(D) of the Most High(E)
    he will not be shaken.(F)

Your hand will lay hold(G) on all your enemies;
    your right hand will seize your foes.

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