Psalms 20
9 verses
Psalm 20 is a royal blessing praying for the king's victory before battle, emphasizing trust in God's strength over military might, exemplifying the theological concerns of Book 1. The psalmist employs vivid imagery and direct address to God, establishing the intimate dialogue between worshiper and the divine that characterizes the psalmic tradition. The theological assertions center on God's character as both judge and redeemer, creating a comprehensive vision of divine justice and mercy integrated with human experience. The psalm reflects on both personal circumstance and communal identity, suggesting that individual faith finds validation through shared experience with the covenant community. The liturgical context indicates this psalm's function in worship where personal piety integrates with communal celebration of God's acts and attributes. The concluding movement typically affirms confidence in God's faithfulness, exemplifying the psalmic pattern of transformation through prayer and remembrance of divine acts throughout history.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
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2
Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
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3
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
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4
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
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5
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.
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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.
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Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
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They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
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9
Save, Lord: let the king hear us when we call.
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