1 PSALM 20 Prayer for Victory over Enemies. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Verses 1-5, 9 is the prayer of intercession voiced by the congregation before David goes into battle.May the Lanswer you (David) in the day of trouble!May the name of the God of Jacob set yousecurelyon high [and defend you in battle]!
2 May He send you help from the sanctuary (His dwelling place)And supportandstrengthen you from Zion!
3 May He remember all your meal offeringsAnd accept your burnt offering. Selah.
4 May He grant you your heart’s desireAnd fulfill all your plans.
5 We will sing joyously over your victory,And in the name of our God we will set up our banners.May the Lfulfill all your petitions.
6 Now I know that the Lsaves His anointed;He will answer him from His holy heavenWith the saving strength of His right hand.
7 Sometrustin chariots and some in horses,But we will rememberandtrust in the name of the Lour God.
8 They have bowed down and fallen,But we have risen and stood upright.
9 O L, save [theI.e. David.king];May theI.e. Lord.King answer us in the day we call.