Psalm 20

Psalm 20

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

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

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

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

and grant you support^f from Zion.^g

May he remember^h all your sacrifices

and accept your burnt offerings.ⁱ

May he give you the desire of your heart^j

and make all your plans succeed.^k

May 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

Now 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

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

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

They are brought to their knees and fall,^t

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

Lord, give victory to the king!

Answer us^w when we call!