Psalm 20:1-9 The LORD hear you in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend you;… A sentinel posted on the walls, when he sees a party of the enemy advancing, does not attempt to make head against them himself, but at once informs his commanding officer of the enemy's approach, and awaits his word as to how the foe is to be met. So the Christian does not attempt to resist temptation in his own strength, but in prayer calls upon his Captain for aid, and in His might and His Word goes forth to meet it. Parallel Verses KJV: {To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;WEB: May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high, |
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