Psalm 20

Deliverance in Battle

For the choir director. A psalm of David.

1   May the LORD answer you in a day of trouble; r

may the name of Jacob’s God protect you. s

2   May he send you help from the sanctuary

and sustain you from Zion. t

3   May he remember all your offerings

and accept your burnt offering. u    Selah

4   May he give you what your heart desires v

and fulfill your whole purpose. w

5   Let us shout for joy at your victory x

and lift the banner in the name of our God. y

May the LORD fulfill all your requests. z

6   Now I know that the LORD gives victory to his anointed; a

he will answer him from his holy heaven

with mighty victories from his right hand. b

7   Some take pride in chariots, and others in horses,

but we take pride in the name of the LORD our God. c

8   They collapse and fall,

but we rise and stand firm. d

9   LORD, give victory to the king! e

May he P answer us on the day that we call.