Psalm 20 – A Prayer for Victory

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For the leader. A psalm of David.

20 The Lord answer you in the day of distress,

the name of the Jacob’s God protect you,

2 sending you help from the temple,

out of Zion supporting you.

3 All your meal-offerings may he remember,

your burnt-offerings look on with favour. Selah

4 May he grant you your heart’s desire,

and bring all your plans to pass.

5 We will shout then for joy at your victory,

and rejoice in the name of our God.

May the Lord grant your every request.

6 Now I am sure that the Lord

will help his anointed.

From his temple in heaven he will answer

by his mighty triumphant right hand.

7 Some in chariots are strong, some in horses;

but our strength is the Lord our God.

8 They will totter and fall,

while we rise and stand firm.

9 Give victory, Lord, to the king,

and answer us when we call.