Psalms Chapter 20 (KJV)
Psalms 20
Divine ProtectionTrust in God Rather Than Human StrengthAnswered PrayerWorship and OfferingsGod's Sovereignty
[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; {defend...: Heb. set thee on an high place}
Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; {thee help: Heb. thy help} {strengthen: Heb. support}
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. {accept: Heb. turn to ashes: or, make fat}
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up {our} banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. {his holy...: Heb. the heaven of his holiness} {with...: Heb. by the strength of the salvation of}
Some {trust} in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
Context & Meaning
Psalm 20 is a royal psalm expressing prayers for God's protection and help for the king in times of trouble, followed by a declaration that true security comes from trusting in God rather than military strength. The psalm moves from petition to praise, affirming that God hears and answers the prayers of His anointed.