Psalms 20

1 For the music director. A psalm of David. May the Lord answer you when you are in trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2 May the Lord send you help from the sanctuary, and may he support you from Zion.

3 May the Lord remember all your offerings, and accept all your burnt sacrifices. (Selah)

4 May the Lord give you whatever you really want; may he make all your plans successful.

5 May we shout for joy over your victory, and set up banners in the name of our God. May the Lord answer all your requests.

6 Now I know that the Lord saves the one he has anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, and save his anointed by his powerful right hand.

7 Some trust in chariots and some in war horses, but we trust in who the Lord our God is.

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

9 May the Lord save the king! Please answer us when we call for help!