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Psalm 20:1-3
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.
2 May he send you help from his Temple.
    May he support you from Mount Zion.
3 May he remember all your offerings.
    May he accept all your sacrifices. Selah

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Psalm 20:1-3
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Psalm 20[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;(A)
    may the name of the God of Jacob(B) protect you.(C)
2 May he send you help(D) from the sanctuary(E)
    and grant you support(F) from Zion.(G)
3 May he remember(H) all your sacrifices
    and accept your burnt offerings.[b](I)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 20:1 In Hebrew texts 20:1-9 is numbered 20:2-10.
  2. Psalm 20:3 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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