Psalm 20

Psalm 20[a]

 

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

 

1 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;

    may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

 

2 May he send you help from the sanctuary

    and grant you support from Zion.

 

3 May he remember all your sacrifices

    and accept your burnt offerings.[b]

 

4 May he give you the desire of your heart

    and make all your plans succeed.

 

5 May we shout for joy over your victory

    and lift up our banners in the name of our God.

May the Lord grant all your requests.

 

6 Now this I know:

    The Lord gives victory to his anointed.

He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary

    with the victorious power of his right hand.

 

7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,

    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

 

8 They are brought to their knees and fall,

    but we rise up and stand firm.

 

9 Lord, give victory to the king!

    Answer us when we call!