Psalms Chapter 20
From The Open Bible Project
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
20:1 May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,
- (a) By this kings are also admonished to call to God in their affairs.
(b) The virtue, power and grace of God.
20:2 send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,
20:3 remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah.
- (c) In token that they are acceptable to him.
20:4 May He grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your counsel.
20:5 We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May Yahweh grant all your requests.
- (d) Granted to the king in whose wealth our happiness stands.
20:6 Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.
- (e) The Church feels that God had heard their petition.
(f) As by the visible sanctuary God’s familiarity appeared toward his people, so by the heavenly is meant his power and majesty.
20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of Yahweh our God.
20:8 They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.
- (g) The worldlings who do not put their trust in God alone.
20:9 Save, Yahweh! Let the King answer us when we call!
- (h) Let the king be able to deliver us by your strength, when we seek him for help.
