How the king rejoices in your strength, O Lord! He shouts with joy because you give him victory.
For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.”
Give victory to our king, O Lord! Answer our cry for help.
The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.
But the king will rejoice in God. All who swear to tell the truth will praise him, while liars will be silenced.
O God, you have taught me from my earliest childhood, and I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do.
Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established fairness. You have acted with justice and righteousness throughout Israel.
“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”
We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.