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Psalm 21:7-9
New Catholic Bible
Psalm 21:7-9
New Catholic Bible
7 You have conferred everlasting blessings[a] on him;
you gladdened him with the joy of your presence.
8 For the king places his trust in the Lord;
through the kindness[b] of the Most High he will not fall.
9 [c]Your hand will lay hold of all your enemies;
your right hand will overcome all your foes.
Footnotes
- 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.
- Psalm 21:8 Kindness: see note on Ps 6:5.
- Psalm 21:9 The king’s future victories are described as certain because of the Lord’s action.
