Psalms 20

1 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,

To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob protect thee;

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

May he send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

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

Remember all thine oblations, and accept thy burnt-offering; (Selah)

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

Grant thee according to thy heart, and fulfil all thy counsels.

5 We will shout then for joy at your victory, and rejoice in the name of our God. May the Lord grant your every request.

We will triumph in thy salvation, and in the name of our God will we set up our banners. Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions!

6 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.

Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; he answereth him from the heavens of his holiness, with the saving strength of his right hand.

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

Some make mention of chariots, and some of horses, but we of the name of Jehovah our God.

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

They are bowed down and fallen; but we are risen and stand upright.

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

Save, Jehovah! Let the king answer us in the day we call.