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Psalms Chapter 20 (BSB)

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Psalms Chapter 20 (BSB)
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1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2 May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion.

3 May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah

4 May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

5 May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.

6 Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.

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

8 They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.

9 O LORD, save the king. Answer us on the day we call.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the main theme of Psalm 20?
Psalm 20 is a prayer of intercession for the king before battle, asking the LORD to answer him, send help, and grant victory, closing with the declaration 'Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God' (v.7).
What does verse 7 mean by trusting in chariots and horses?
It contrasts military strength with trust in God, a theme also found in Isaiah 31:1, which likewise warns against relying on horses and chariots instead of the LORD.
How does the psalm end?
It closes with a short plea in verse 9: 'Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.'

Today's Verse

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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