Psalm 20

Deliverance in Battle

For the choir director. A psalm of David.

May the Lord answer you in a day of trouble;a

may the name of Jacob’s God protect you.b

2May he send you help from the sanctuary

and sustain you from Zion.a

3May he remember all your offerings

and accept your burnt offering.a

Selah

4May he give you what your heart desiresa

and fulfill your whole purpose.b

5Let us shout for joy at your victorya

and lift the banner in the name of our God.b

May the Lord fulfill all your requests.c

6Now I know that the Lord gives victory to his anointed;a

he will answer him from his holy heaven

with mighty victories from his right hand.b

7Some take pride in chariots, and others in horses,

but we take pride in the name of the Lord our God.a

8They collapse and fall,

but we rise and stand firm.a

9Lord, give victory to the king!a

May heA answer us on the day that we call.