“The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;”
This psalm for the king opens with prayer that God answer the king in the day of trouble and send help from the sanctuary. The mention of day of trouble suggests the king faces military or political crisis. The send from sanctuary suggests that divine aid originates from God's dwelling place. The opening establishes the king as the primary subject and establishes prayer as the response to royal peril.
Church Fathers on Psalms 20:1
To the end, a psalm of David. 1. This is a well-known title; and it is not Christ who speaks; but the prophet speaks to Christ, under the form of wishing, foretelling things to come. 2. “The Lord hear You in the day of trouble” Psalm 19:1. The Lord hear You in the day in which Thou said, “Father glorify Your Son.” “The name of the God of Jacob protect You.” For to You belongs the younger people. Since “the elder shall serve the younger.” 3. “Send You help from the Holy,…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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