Psalm 20

New International Version

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 

2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 

3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. 

4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. 

5 May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord grant all your requests. 

6 Now this I know: the Lord gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand. 

7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. 

8 They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. 

9 Lord, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call! 

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