Psalm 20

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

¹ May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; 
    may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 
² May he send you help from the sanctuary 
    and grant you support from Zion. 
³ May he remember all your sacrifices
    and accept your burnt offerings. 
⁴ May he give you the desire of your heart 
    and make all your plans succeed. 
⁵ May we shout for joy over your victory
    and lift up our banners in the name of our God.

May the Lord grant all your requests.

⁶ Now this I know:
    The Lord gives victory to his anointed. 
He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary
    with the victorious power of his right hand. 
⁷ Some trust in chariots and some in horses, 
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. 
⁸ They are brought to their knees and fall, 
    but we rise up and stand firm. 
⁹ Lord, give victory to the king!
    Answer us when we call!