Psalms 20

1 [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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 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.

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 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.

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 trust the name of the LORD our God.

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

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

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

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

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