Psalms 20

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 20 of 150

¹ To the chief musician. A Psalm of David. May Jehovah answer you in the day of distress; the name of the God of Jacob set you on high.

² He sends your help from the sanctuary, and upholds you out of Zion.

³ He will remember all your offerings and make fat your burnt sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ He will give you according to your heart, and He will fulfill all your plans.

Chapter Summary

The congregation blesses the king in his exploits. Her confidence in Jehovah's salvation. To the chief musician. A Psalm of David.

יְשׁוּעָה salvation H3444 · TWOT 929b

מָשִׁיחַ anointed one H4899 · TWOT 1255c

יָשַׁע save, deliver H3467 · TWOT 929

עֵ֫זֶר help H5828 · TWOT 1598a

דָּגַל set up a banner H1713 · TWOT 402b

בָּטַח trust H982 · TWOT 233

David

Author of this psalm; the king for whom the congregation prays in the day of distress

Prayer for the King

The congregation prays for Jehovah to send help from the sanctuary and grant the king his plans.

Psalms 20:1-5

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