“Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.”
The statement that the psalm singers will rejoice in the king's salvation and in the name of God will set up banners establishes that the king's victory produces communal celebration. The salvation imagery suggests military triumph. The banners suggest public proclamation of victory. This verse establishes that the king's triumph belongs to the whole community.
Church Fathers on Psalms 20:4
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,…
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