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The Bible · King James Version

Psalms 20

1To 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;

Translator's notedefend: Heb. set thee on an high place

2Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

Translator's notethee help: Heb. thy help
Translator's notestrengthen: Heb. support

3Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

Translator's noteaccept: Heb. turn to ashes: or, make fat

4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

Translator's notehis holy: Heb. the heaven of his holiness
Translator's notewith: Heb. by the strength of the salvation of

7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

9Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.

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About this text. King James Version, Church of England translators, 1611 (1769). Public domain (outside the United Kingdom). Translators' marginal notes are shown as separate translator's notes, never as scripture. Sources for The Bible · How Divine Reader works