Psalms 20

1 To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. The Lord heare thee in the day of trouble: the name of ye God of Iaakob defend thee:

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;

2 Send thee helpe from the Sanctuarie, and strengthen thee out of Zion.

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

3 Let him remember all thine offerings, and turne thy burnt offerings into asshes. (Selah)

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

4 And graunt thee according to thine heart, and fulfill all thy purpose:

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

5 That we may reioyce in thy saluation, and set vp the banner in the Name of our God, when the Lord shall performe all thy petitions.

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.

6 Now know I that the Lord will helpe his anointed, and will heare him from his Sanctuarie, by the mightie helpe of his right hand.

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.

7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the Name of ye Lord our God.

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

8 They are brought downe and fallen, but we are risen, and stand vpright.

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

9 Saue Lord: let the King heare vs in the day that we call.

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