Psalm 20

New International Version

Psalm 20[a]
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.[b]
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!

Footnotes

Psalm 20:1 In Hebrew texts 20:1-9 is numbered 20:2-10.
Psalm 20:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.