Psalm 20 - Modern English Version

For the Music Director. A Psalm of David.

¹ May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend you;

² may He send you help from the sanctuary, and strengthen you from Zion;

³ may He remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice.   Selah

⁴ May He grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your plans.

⁵ We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.

⁶ 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.

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

⁸ They have collapsed and fallen, but we have risen and stand upright.

⁹ Save, O  Lord! May the King answer us when we call.