Psalmorum 20

1 In finem. Psalmus David. [Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis; protegat te nomen Dei 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 Mittat tibi auxilium de sancto, et de Sion tueatur te.

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

3 Memor sit omnis sacrificii tui, et holocaustum tuum pingue fiat.

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

4 Tribuat tibi secundum cor tuum, et omne consilium tuum confirmet.

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

5 Lætabimur in salutari tuo; et in nomine Dei nostri magnificabimur.

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 Impleat Dominus omnes petitiones tuas; nunc cognovi quoniam salvum fecit Dominus christum suum. Exaudiet illum de cælo sancto suo, in potentatibus salus dexteræ ejus.

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 Hi in curribus, et hi in equis; nos autem in nomine Domini Dei nostri invocabimus.

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

8 Ipsi obligati sunt, et ceciderunt; nos autem surreximus, et erecti sumus.

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

9 Domine, salvum fac regem, et exaudi nos in die qua invocaverimus te.]

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