Psalms 20
Explore any book, chapter, or verse with the passage bar below. Use VP → (verse parallel) beside a verse to read it across translations.
For the leader. A psalm of David.
1
The Lord answer you in the day of distress, the name of the Jacob’s God protect you,
VP →
2
sending you help from the temple, out of Zion supporting you.
VP →
3
All your meal-offerings may he remember, your burnt-offerings look on with favor. Selah
VP →
4
May he grant you your heart’s desire, and bring all your plans to pass.
VP →
5
We will shout then for joy at your victory, and rejoice in the name of our God. May the Lord grant your every request.
VP →
6
Now I am sure that the Lord will help his anointed. From his temple in heaven he will answer by his mighty triumphant right hand.
VP →
7
Some in chariots are strong, some in horses; but our strength is the Lord our God.
VP →
8
They will totter and fall, while we rise and stand firm.
VP →
9
Give victory, Lord, to the king, and answer us when we call.
VP →