Psalm 20

International Children’s Bible

A Prayer for the King

For the director of music. A song of David.

20 May the Lord answer you in times of trouble.
    May the God of Jacob protect you.
²May he send you help from his Temple.
    May he support you from Mount Zion.
³May he remember all your offerings.
    May he accept all your sacrifices. Selah
⁴May he give you what you want.
    May all your plans succeed.
⁵We will shout for joy when you succeed.
    We will raise a flag in the name of our God.
May the Lord give you all that you ask for.

⁶Now I know the Lord helps his appointed king.
    He answers him from his holy heaven.
    He saves him with his strong right hand.
⁷Some trust in chariots, others in horses.
    But we trust the Lord our God.
⁸They are overwhelmed and defeated.
    But we march forward and win.
⁹Lord, save the king!
    Answer us when we call for help.