Psalm 20 - Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

A Prayer for Victory

(A psalm by David for the music leader.)

¹ I pray that the Lord will listen when you are in trouble, and that the God of Jacob will keep you safe.

² May the Lord send help from his temple and come to your rescue from Mount Zion.

³ May he remember your gifts and be pleased with what you bring.

⁴ May God do what you want most and let all go well for you.

⁵ Then you will win victories, and we will celebrate, while raising our banners in the name of our God. May the Lord answer all your prayers!

⁶ I am certain, Lord, that you will help your chosen king. You will answer my prayers from your holy place in heaven, and you will save me with your mighty arm.

⁷ Some people trust the power of chariots or horses, but we trust you, Lord God.

⁸ Others will stumble and fall, but we will be strong and stand firm.

⁹ Give the king victory, Lord, and answer our prayers.