Psalms 20
1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
Common Questions About Psalms 20
What is Psalm 20 about?
Psalm 20 is a prayer for the king's victory in battle, asking God to answer him in the day of trouble and grant the desires of his heart.
What contrast does the psalm draw?
It contrasts trusting in chariots and horses, worldly military strength, with trusting in the name of the Lord, declaring that those who trust in God will rise up and stand firm.
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Questions to Think About
- What 'chariots and horses,' worldly securities, are you tempted to trust instead of God?
- Who can you pray a Psalm 20-style prayer of support over today?
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