Psalm 20

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^(a)May the Lord answer you (David) in the day of trouble!

May the name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high [and defend you in battle]!
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May He send you help from the sanctuary (His dwelling place)
And support and strengthen you from Zion!

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May He remember all your meal offerings
And accept your burnt offering. Selah.

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May He grant you your heart’s desire
And fulfill all your plans.

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We will sing joyously over your victory,
And in the name of our God we will set up our banners.
May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.

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Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed;
He will answer him from His holy heaven
With the saving strength of His right hand.

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Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
But we will remember and trust in the name of the Lord our God.

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They have bowed down and fallen,
But we have risen and stood upright.

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O Lord, save [the ^(b)king];
May the ^(c)King answer us in the day we call.

a. Psalm 20:1: Verses 1-5, 9 is the prayer of intercession voiced by the congregation before David goes into battle.

b. Psalm 20:9: I.e. David.

c. Psalm 20:9: I.e. Lord.