Psalms 20

1 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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Save, Jehovah. Let the King answer us when we call.