Psalms 20

1 To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. May the Lord give ear to you in the day of trouble; may you be placed on high by the name of the God of Jacob;

For the leader. A psalm of David. The Lord answer you in the day of distress, the name of the Jacob’s God protect you,

2 May he send you help from the holy place, and give you strength from Zion;

sending you help from the temple, out of Zion supporting you.

3 May he keep all your offerings in mind, and be pleased with the fat of your burned offerings; (Selah)

All your meal-offerings may he remember, your burnt-offerings look on with favour. (Selah)

4 May he give you your heart's desire, and put all your purposes into effect.

May he grant you your heart’s desire, and bring all your plans to pass.

5 We will be glad in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will put up our flags: may the Lord give you all your requests.

We will shout then for joy at your victory, and rejoice in the name of our God. May the Lord grant your every request.

6 Now am I certain that the Lord gives salvation to his king; he will give him an answer from his holy heaven with the strength of salvation in his right hand.

Now I am sure that the Lord will help his anointed. From his temple in heaven he will answer by his mighty triumphant right hand.

7 Some put their faith in carriages and some in horses; but we will be strong in the name of the Lord our God.

Some in chariots are strong, some in horses; but our strength is the Lord our God.

8 They are bent down and made low; but we have been lifted up.

They will totter and fall, while we rise and stand firm.

9 Come to our help, Lord: let the king give ear to our cry.

Give victory, Lord, to the king, and answer us when we call.