Psalmorum 20

1 in finem psalmus David exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis protegat te nomen Dei Iacob

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 mittat tibi auxilium de sancto et de Sion tueatur te

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

3 memor sit omnis sacrificii tui et holocaustum tuum pingue fiat diapsalma

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

4 tribuat tibi secundum cor tuum et omne consilium tuum confirmet

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

5 laetabimur in salutari tuo et in nomine Dei nostri magnificabimur

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 impleat Dominus omnes petitiones tuas nunc cognovi quoniam salvum fecit Dominus christum suum exaudiet illum de caelo sancto suo in potentatibus salus dexterae eius

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 hii in curribus et hii in equis nos autem in nomine Domini Dei nostri invocabimus

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

8 ipsi obligati sunt et ceciderunt nos vero surreximus et erecti sumus

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

9 Domine salvum fac regem et exaudi nos in die qua invocaverimus te

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