Psalm 20 BSB NIV Parallel

◄ Psalm 20 ►

Berean Study Bible

New International Version

1For 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.

1For the director of music. A psalm of David. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

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

2May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.

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

3May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings.

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

4May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

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

5May we shout for joy over your victory and lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests.

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

6Now this I know: The LORD gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand.

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

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

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

8They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.

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

9LORD, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call!