Psalm 20

For the choir director: A psalm of David. 1In times of trouble, may the LORD answer your cry.May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm. 2 May he send you help from his sanctuaryand strengthen you from Jerusalem. Hebrew Zion. 3 May he remember all your giftsand look favorably on your burnt offerings.Interlude

4May he grant your heart’s desiresand make all your plans succeed. 5 May we shout for joy when we hear of your victoryand raise a victory banner in the name of our God.May the LORD answer all your prayers.

6Now I know that the LORD rescues his anointed king.He will answer him from his holy heavenand rescue him by his great power. 7 Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,but we boast in the name of the LORD our God. 8 Those nations will fall down and collapse,but we will rise up and stand firm.

9Give victory to our king, O LORD!Answer our cry for help.