Psalm 20

For the chief musician. A psalm of David.

1May Yahweh help you in the day of trouble;

may the name of the God of Jacob protect you

2and send help from the holy place

to support you from Zion.

3May he call to mind all your offerings

and accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah

4May he grant you your heart's desire

and fulfill all your plans.

5Then we will rejoice in your victory,

and, in the name of our God, we will raise banners.

May Yahweh grant all your petitions.

6Now I know that Yahweh will rescue his anointed one;

he will answer him from his holy heaven

with the strength of his right hand that can rescue him.

7Some trust in chariots and others in horses,

but we call on Yahweh our God.

8They will be brought down and fall,

but we will rise and stand upright!

9Yahweh, rescue the king;

help us when we call.