Psalms 20

1 [For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high.

For the chief musician. A psalm of David. May Yahweh help you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you

2 He will send you help from the sanctuary, and give you support from Zion.

and send help from the holy place to support you from Zion.

3 He will remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. (Selah)

May he call to mind all your offerings and accept your burnt sacrifice. (Selah)

4 He will grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your plans.

May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.

5 We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.

Then we will rejoice in your victory, and, in the name of our God, we will raise banners. May Yahweh grant all your petitions.

6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with a mighty act of deliverance by his right hand.

Now I know that Yahweh will rescue his anointed one; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the strength of his right hand that can rescue him.

7 Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of the LORD our God.

Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we call on Yahweh our God.

8 They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

They will be brought down and fall, but we will rise and stand upright!

9 Save, LORD. Let the King answer us when we call.

Yahweh, rescue the king; help us when we call.