To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.
1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;* 20.1 defend…: Heb. set thee on an high place2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;** 20.2 thee help: Heb. thy help20.2 strengthen: Heb. support3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.* 20.3 accept: Heb. turn to ashes: or, make fat4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions. 6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.** 20.6 his holy…: Heb. the heaven of his holiness20.6 with…: Heb. by the strength of the salvation of7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. 8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. 9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.