August 21
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PSALM 21 THE WICKED WILL NOT SUCCEED
O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults!
2 You have given him his heart’s desire
and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah
3 For you meet him with rich blessings; you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.
4 He asked life of you; you gave it to him, length of days forever and ever.
5 His glory is great through your salvation; splendor and majesty you bestow on him.
6 For you make him most blessed forever;
you make him glad with the joy of your presence.7 For the king trusts in the LORD,
and through the steadfast love of the Most High he shall not be moved.
8 Your hand will find out all your enemies;
your right hand will find out those who hate you.
9 You will make them as a blazing oven when you appear.
The LORD will swallow them up in his wrath, and fire will consume them.
10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth,
and their offspring from among the children of man.
11 Though they plan evil against you, though they devise mischief, they will not succeed.
12 For you will put them to flight; you will aim at their faces with your bows.
13 Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength! We will sing and praise your power.
– Psalm 21:1-13
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A poem inspired by this psalm by ILMA
The Lord is faithful to his anointed king and people
He brings them deliverance and protection against evil
The Lord will pour blessings to all those whom he has chosen
He annihilates the lawless and those who plot wicked tactics
Though the ungodly plans evil against the upright
He will not succeed for God is their shield and fortress
They may seem to progress with their schemes
But God ensures that they do not eventually win
Praise and glorify a God who is steadfast in his love
He alone can bring you triumph, peace and joy.
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REFLECTION
• Why is it important to stay calm even in the midst of danger from evil attacks?