Psalms 20

1 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].

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 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].

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

3 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.

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

4 I want him to give to you what you desire, and that you will be able to accomplish all that you desire to do.

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

5 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.

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 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].

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 [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.

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

8 Some kings will stumble and fall down, but we will be strong and (not be moved/continue standing firm).

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

9 Yahweh, enable [me], your king, to defeat our enemies! Answer us when we call out to you [to help us.]

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