1 May the LORD answer you in the day of distress; may the name of the God of Jacob a20:1 i.e. Israel protect you. ISV — Psalm 20:1
2 May he send you help from the sanctuary, and may he sustain you from Zion. ISV — Psalm 20:2
3 May he remember all your gifts, and may he accept your burnt offerings. Interlude ISV — Psalm 20:3
4 May he give you what your heart desires, and may he fulfill all your plans. ISV — Psalm 20:4
5 May we shout for joy at your deliverance and unfurl our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions. ISV — Psalm 20:5
6 Now I know that the LORD has delivered his anointed; he has answered him from his sanctuary with the strength of his right hand of deliverance. ISV — Psalm 20:6
7 Some boast b20:7 The Heb. lacks Some boast in chariots, others in horses; but we will boast in c20:7 Or remember the name of the LORD our God. ISV — Psalm 20:7
8 While they bowed down and fell, we arose and stood upright. ISV — Psalm 20:8
9 Deliver us, LORD! Answer us, our King, d20:9 i.e. God on the day we cry out! ISV — Psalm 20:9