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Psalms Chapter 20 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 20 (JPS)
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1 For the Leader. A Psalm of David.

2 HaShem answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the G-d of Jacob set thee up on high;

3 Send forth thy help from the sanctuary, and support thee out of Zion;

4 Receive the memorial of all thy meal-offerings, and accept the fat of thy burnt-sacrifice; Selah

5 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

6 We will shout for joy in thy victory, and in the name of our G-d we will set up our standards; HaShem fulfil all thy petitions.

7 Now know I that HaShem saveth His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with the mighty acts of His saving right hand.

8 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will make mention of the name of HaShem our G-d.

9 They are bowed down and fallen; but we are risen, and stand upright.

10 Save, HaShem; let the King answer us in the day that 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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