1 Heb “in your strength.” The translation interprets the pronominal suffix as subjective, rather than merely descriptive (or attributive).
2 Heb “and in your deliverance, how greatly he rejoices.”
3 The translation assumes the perfect verbal forms in v. 2 are generalizing, stating factually what God typically does for the king. Another option is to take them as present perfects, “you have granted … you have not refused.” See v. 4, which mentions a specific request for a long reign.
4 Heb “and the request of his lips you do not refuse.”
5 Or “meet him [with].”
6 Heb “good.”
7 You bring him rich blessings. The following context indicates that God’s “blessings” include deliverance/protection, vindication, sustained life, and a long, stable reign (see also Pss 3:8; 24:5).
8 Heb “life he asked from you.” Another option is to translate the perfect verbal forms in v. 4 with the present tense, “he asks … you grant.”
9 Heb “you have granted him length of days forever and ever.” The phrase “length of days,” when used of human beings, usually refers to a lengthy period of time (such as one’s lifetime). See, for example, Deut 30:20; Job 12:12; Ps 91:16; Prov 3:2, 16; Lam 5:20. The additional phrase “forever and ever” is hyperbolic. While it seems to attribute eternal life to the king (see Pss 61:6–7; 72:5 as well), the underlying reality is the king’s enduring dynasty. He will live on, as it were, through his descendants, who will continue to rule over his kingdom long after he has passed off the scene.
10 Or “great glory.”
11 Heb “majesty and splendor you place upon him.” For other uses of the phrase הוֹד וְהָדָר (hod véhadar, “majesty and splendor”) see 1 Chr 16:27; Job 40:10; Pss 96:6; 104:1; 111:3.
12 Heb “you make him happy with joy with [i.e., “close by” or “in”] your face.” On the idiom “with your face” (i.e., “in your presence”) see Ps 16:11 and 816 פָּנֻה II.2.a.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

O Lord, in your strength the king rejoices,

and in your salvation how greatly he exults!

You have given him his heart’s desire

and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

For you meet him with rich blessings;

you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.

He asked life of you; you gave it to him,

length of days forever and ever.

His glory is great through your salvation;

splendor and majesty you bestow on him.

For you make him most blessed forever;

you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.

How great is his joy in the victories you give!

You have granted him his heart’s desire

and have not withheld the request of his lips.

You came to greet him with rich blessings

and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.

He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—

length of days, for ever and ever.

Through the victories you gave, his glory is great;

you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty.

Surely you have granted him unending blessings

and made him glad with the joy of your presence.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Lord, the king finds joy in your strength.

How greatly he rejoices in your victory!

You have given him his heart’s desire

and have not denied the request of his lips.

Selah

For you meet him with rich blessings;

you place a crown of pure gold on his head.

He asked you for life, and you gave it to him—

length of days forever and ever.

His glory is great through your victory;

you confer majesty and splendor on him.

You give him blessings forever;

you cheer him with joy in your presence.

NLTNew Living Translation

How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord!

He shouts with joy because you give him victory.

For you have given him his heart’s desire;

you have withheld nothing he requested.

Interlude

You welcomed him back with success and prosperity.

You placed a crown of finest gold on his head.

He asked you to preserve his life,

and you granted his request.

The days of his life stretch on forever.

Your victory brings him great honor,

and you have clothed him with splendor and majesty.

You have endowed him with eternal blessings

and given him the joy of your presence.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

O Yahweh, the king will rejoice in your strength,

and how greatly he will delight in your help.

You have given him the desire of his heart,

and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah

For you meet him with blessings of good things.

You set on his head a crown of fine gold.

He asked life from you; you gave it to him—

length of days forever and ever.

His honor is great because of your help.

Splendor and majesty you have bestowed upon him.

For you set on him blessings forever.

You make him glad with the joy of your presence.

KJV 1900King James Version

The king shall joy in thy strength, O Lord;

And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

Thou hast given him his heart’s desire,

And hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.

For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness:

Thou settest a crown of pure gold on his head.

He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him,

Even length of days for ever and ever.

His glory is great in thy salvation:

Honour and majesty hast thou laid upon him.

For thou hast made him most blessed for ever:

Thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.

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