Psalms 20 — AAB

The Day of Trouble

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

20Verse 1May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble;may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.^{Verse 2}May He send you help from the sanctuaryand sustain you from Zion.^{Verse 3}May He remember all your giftsand look favorably on your ascension offerings.Selah^{Verse 4}May He give you the desires of your heartand make all your plans succeed.^{Verse 5}May we shout for joy at your victoryand raise a banner in the name of our God.
May the LORD grant all your petitions.^{Verse 6}Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed;He answers him from His holy heaven
with the saving power of His right hand.^{Verse 7}Some trust in chariots and others in horses,but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.^{Verse 8}They collapse and fall,but we rise up and stand firm.^{Verse 9}O LORD, save⁺the king.Answer us on the day we call.