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 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 send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,

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

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

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

4 May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfil all your counsel.

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

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 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 will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength 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 some 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 are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

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

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

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