Psalm 20 - New Revised Standard Version

Prayer for Victory

To the leader. A Psalm of David.

¹ The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you!

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

³ May he remember all your offerings, and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices. Selah

⁴ May he grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your plans.

⁵ May we shout for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God set up our banners. May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.

⁶ Now I know that the Lord will help his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his right hand.

⁷ Some take pride in chariots, and some in horses, but our pride is in the name of the Lord our God.

⁸ They will collapse and fall, but we shall rise and stand upright.

⁹ Give victory to the king, O Lord; answer us when we call.