Psalm 20 New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 20

For the director of music. A psalm of David.



1
May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2
May he send you help from the sanctuary
and grant you support from Zion.

3
May he remember all your sacrifices
and accept your burnt offerings.

4
May he give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.

5
May we shout for joy over your victory
and lift up our banners in the name of our God.


May the Lord grant all your requests.



6
Now this I know:
The Lord gives victory to his anointed.
He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary
with the victorious power of his right hand.

7
Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.

8
They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.

9
Lord, give victory to the king!
Answer us when we call!