Psalms 20 DBY
Summary: A royal psalm meant to be prayed over the king before a military campaign, Psalm 20 is a communal blessing: "may the LORD answer you in the day of trouble... send you help from the sanctuary" (v. 1-2). It contrasts trust in military hardware with trust in God, "some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God" (v. 7). The psalm closes with a prayer that the king be granted victory and that God answer when called upon.
1To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of theGod of Jacob protect thee;
2May he send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
3Remember all thine oblations, and accept thy burnt-offering; Selah.
4Grant thee according to thy heart, and fulfil all thy counsels.
5We will triumph in thy salvation, and in the name of ourGod will we set up our banners. Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions!
6Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; he answereth him from the heavens of his holiness, with the saving strength of his right hand.
7Some make mention of chariots, and some of horses, but we of the name of Jehovah ourGod.
8They are bowed down and fallen; but we are risen and stand upright.
9Save, Jehovah! Let the king answer us in the day we call.
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