1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;2Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;3Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear 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 are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.9Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
Psalm 20
New International Reader’s Version
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
1May the LORD answer you when you are in trouble. May the God of Jacob keep you safe.2May he send you help from the sacred tent. May he give you aid from Zion.3May he remember all your sacrifices. May he accept your burnt offerings.4May he give you what your heart wishes for. May he make all your plans succeed.5May we shout for joy over your victory. May we lift up our flags in the name of our God. May the LORD give you everything you ask for.6Now I know that the LORD gives victory to his anointed king. He answers him from his sacred home in heaven. The power of God’s right hand gives victory to the king.7Some trust in chariots. Some trust in horses. But we trust in the LORD our God.8They are brought to their knees and fall down. But we get up and stand firm.9LORD, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call out to you!