Psalm 20:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

Traditional

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;

Literal

For the one directing. A Psalm of David. May YHWH answer you in the day of distress; may the name of the God of Jacob set you on high.

Latin

In finem. Psalmus David. Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis; protegat te nomen Dei Jacob.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

Notes

Psalms 20:1

The title God of Jacob shows God's long-standing relationship with his people (see Psalms 46:7, 11; 75:9; 76:6; 81:1, 4; 84:8; 94:7; 114:7; 146:5).
protect you: See Psalm 59:1–2.

Psalms 20:1–5

The community prays for the king’s protection and victory.

Psalms 20:1–9

This royal prayer asks God to give victory to the king (Psalm 20:1–5). It then expresses confidence that God will bring rescue (20:6–8). The psalm ends with the people asking God to answer their prayer (20:9).

Psalms 20:1–24:10

This series of psalms shows a journey from confidence and commitment (Psalms 20–21), through anguish and abandonment (Psalm 22), and finally to comfort, insight, and hope (Psalms 23–24).

Theme notes and profiles

David Royal Psalms

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Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
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If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.
Psalm 91:14–15
“Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Matthew 26:38–39
Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”
Isaiah 50:10
Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.
Hebrews 5:7
During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Psalm 83:18
May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.
Jeremiah 30:7
How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.
Psalm 60:11
Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless.
Psalm 9:10
Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

David Day Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In David: King of Israel: Probably Writes Intercession: Exemplified Psalms: Intercessional

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