Psalms 21:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
What it says
The king rejoices in the LORD's strength and greatly exults in God's salvation.
What it is doing
This verse opens the psalm by locating the king's joy in God rather than in himself.
In context
1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 2You have granted his heart’s desire 3For You welcomed him with rich blessings; 4He asked You for life, and You granted it— 5Great is his glory in Your salvation; 6For You grant him blessings forever; 7For the king trusts in the LORD; 8Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; 9You will place them in a fiery furnace 10You will wipe their descendants from the earth, 11Though they intend You harm, 12For You will put them to flight 13Be exalted, O LORD, in Your strength;