Psalmi 20

1 Zborovođi. Psalam. Davidov. Uslišio te Jahve u dan nevolje, štitilo te ime Boga Jakovljeva!

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 Poslao ti pomoć iz Svetišta, branio te sa Siona!

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

3 Spomenuo se svih ti prinosnica, bila mu mila paljenica tvoja!

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

4 Udijelio ti što ti srce želi, ispunio sve namisli tvoje!

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

5 Radovali se tvojoj pobjedi, u ime Boga svoga dizali stjegove! Ispunio Jahve svaku molbu tvoju!

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 Znam evo: Jahve će pobjedu dati svom pomazaniku, uslišit ga iz svetih nebesa snagom pobjedne desnice svoje.

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 Jedni se hvale kolima bojnim, drugi konjima, mi imenom Jahve, Boga našega!

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

8 Oni posrću i padaju, mi se držimo i stojimo.

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

9 Jahve, daruj pobjedu kralju, usliši nas u dan kad te zazovemo!

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