Žalmy 20
1 Přednímu zpěváku, žalm Davidův. Vyslyšiž tě Hospodin v den ssoužení, k zvýšení tě přiveď jméno Boha Jákobova.
I desire that Yahweh will answer you [when you call out to him] when you have troubles! God is the one whom ([our ancestor] Jacob/the Israeli people) [worshiped]; I desire that he will protect you [MTY] [from being harmed by your enemies].
2 Sešliž tobě pomoc z svatyně, a z Siona utvrzuj tě.
I desire/hope that he will reach out from his sacred temple and help you, and aid you from [where he lives] on Zion [Hill].
3 Rozpomeniž se na všecky oběti tvé, a zápaly tvé v popel obrať. (Sélah)
I desire/hope that he will accept all the offerings that you give him to be burned [on the altar], and all your [other] offerings.
4 Dejž tobě vše podlé srdce tvého, a všelikou radu tvou vyplň.
I want him to give to you what you desire, and that you will be able to accomplish all that you desire to do.
5 I budeme prozpěvovati o spasení tvém, a ve jménu Boha našeho korouhve vyzdvihneme; naplniž Hospodin všecky prosby tvé.
When [we hear that] you have defeated [your enemies], we will shout joyfully. We will lift up a banner proclaiming that it is God [MTY] [who helps us](inc). I want Yahweh to [do for you] all that you request him to do.
6 Nyníť jsme poznali, že Hospodin zachoval svého pomazaného, a že jej vyslyšel s nebe svatého svého; nebo v jeho přesilné pravici jest spasení.
I know now that Yahweh rescues [me], the one whom he has chosen [to be king]. From his holy place in heaven he will answer me, and he will save me by his great power [MTY].
7 Tito v vozích, jiní v koních doufají, ale my jméno Hospodina Boha našeho sobě připomínáme.
Some [kings] trust that because they have chariots [they will be able to defeat their enemies], and some trust that their horses [will enable them to defeat their enemies], but we will trust in the power [MTY] of Yahweh our God.
8 A protož oni sehnuti jsou, a padli, ale my povstali jsme, a zmužile stojíme.
Some kings will stumble and fall down, but we will be strong and (not be moved/continue standing firm).
9 Hospodine, zachovávejž nás, i král ať slyší nás, když k němu volati budeme.
Yahweh, enable [me], your king, to defeat our enemies! Answer us when we call out to you [to help us.]
