Psalm 20

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. InterludeISV — 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