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,

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

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

Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

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

Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; (Selah)

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

Grant thee according to thy own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

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 rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

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 the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of 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 will remember the name of the LORD our God.

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

They are brought down and fallen: but we are raised, and stand upright.

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

Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.