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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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