Psalm 20

Psalm 19 Psalm 21

Psalm 20 New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 20^[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

¹May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
    may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
²May he send you help from the sanctuary
    and grant you support from Zion.
³May he remember all your sacrifices
    and accept your burnt offerings.^[b]
⁴May he give you the desire of your heart
    and make all your plans succeed.
⁵May we shout for joy over your victory
    and lift up our banners in the name of our God.

May the Lord grant all your requests.

⁶Now this I know:
    The Lord gives victory to his anointed.
He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary
    with the victorious power of his right hand.
⁷Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
⁸They are brought to their knees and fall,
    but we rise up and stand firm.
⁹Lord, give victory to the king!
    Answer us when we call!