Psalm 20

Psalm 20^a

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

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

may the name of the God of Jacob^b protect you.^c

²May he send you help^d from the sanctuary^e

and grant you support^f from Zion.^g

³May he remember^h all your sacrifices

and accept your burnt offerings.^bi

⁴May he give you the desire of your heart^j

and make all your plans succeed.^k

⁵May we shout for joy^l over your victory

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

May the Lord grant all your requests.ⁿ

⁶Now this I know:

The Lord gives victory to his anointed.^o

He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary

with the victorious power of his right hand.^p

⁷Some trust in chariots^q and some in horses,^r

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

⁸They are brought to their knees and fall,^t

but we rise up^u and stand firm.^v

⁹Lord, give victory to the king!

Answer us^w when we call!