Psalms 20

The Assurance of God’s Saving Work

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.¹May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you; ²May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion; ³May He remember all your offerings, And accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah ⁴May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose. ⁵We will rejoice in your salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions. ⁶Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand. ⁷Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God. ⁸They have bowed down and fallen; But we have risen and stand upright. ⁹Save, Lord! May the King answer us when we call.