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Psalms Chapter 20 (WEB)

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Psalms 20: Trusting the Name of the LORD
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1 > May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

2 Send you help from the sanctuary, Grant you support from Zion,

3 Remember all your offerings, And accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah.

4 May He grant you your heart's desire, And fulfill all your counsel.

5 We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God we will set up our banners: May Yahweh grant all your requests.

6 Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, With the saving strength of his right hand.

7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, But we trust the name of Yahweh our God.

8 They are bowed down and fallen, But we rise up, and stand upright.

9 Save, Yahweh; Let the King answer us when 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

Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;

Ezekiel 17:2 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

Its most quoted line contrasts trust in chariots and horses with trust in the name of the LORD, an idea reinforced in Isaiah 31:1, closing with the cry 'Save, LORD' before the victory song of Psalms 21.