Psalms 20

1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

[For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.] May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high.

2 May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion.

He will send you help from the sanctuary, and give you support from Zion.

3 May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings.

He will remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. (Selah)

4 May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

He will grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your plans.

5 May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.

We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.

6 Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.

Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with a mighty act of deliverance by his right hand.

7 Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of the LORD our God.

8 They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.

They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

9 O LORD, save the king. Answer us on the day we call.

Save, LORD. Let the King answer us when we call.