A psalm of victory; there is joy in God's strength and salvation, because He has answered prayer. It may be that the psalm follows Psalm 20, rejoicing that those prayers were answered abundantly.

v1-2: There is joy for God has granted the desire of his heart; see Ps 20.4. After looking forward to the joy of victory (Ps 20.5), there was truly joy in victory.

v3-4: Blessings of God's goodness; a crown of pure gold, reigning in integrity and righteousness; and length of days, along and frutiful reign. Both were true of David.

These words point us forward to Christ's reward from the Father; the eternal king to whom all peoples will submit.

v5-7: King David had received abundantly from God; he had trusted in the Lord God, he had known God's unfailing live; he would not be shaken.

Greater blessings still; again pointing us to Christ, and the blessings available to all who are in Christ;

• exalted by the Father;
• receiving glory, splendour and majesty;
• enjoying His presence for ever;
• receiving His mercy, having assurance of salvation.

v8-12: The enemies of God. David had subdued the people, Ps 18.37-45, as God gave him peace on every side, as in 1 Chr 22.18.

Again, we see the Lord Jesus' ultimate victory. He comes as Judge, but judging in fairness, and for a reason, since His enemies have multiplied sins. The plans of the enemies will not succeed, for God is greater.

v13: In all His works, God is glorified; He is seen to be God indeed. Our response is in praise to Him.