Psalm 20
Vers 1
O may the LORD in days of trouble
from Zion hear your plea.
With his support may you be able
to gain the victory.
May Jacob’s God remember ever
your offerings of spices
and from his dwelling look in favour
on all your sacrifices.
Vers 2
May all your heart’s desire be granted;
may God fulfil your plans.
May songs in celebration chanted
your victory enhance.
Then shall we praise the LORD so glorious,
his holy name professing,
and let our banners fly victorious.
God crown your prayers with blessing.
Vers 3
I know now that the LORD’s anointed
will with his help be blest.
He hears the one he has appointed
and grants him his request.
Yes, from his heaven high and holy
his right hand strong and mighty
shall curb the proud, exalt the lowly,
and with great deeds delight me.
Vers 4
Some boast of chariots, some of horses,
but we boast in the name
of him who rules all heaven’s forces,
our God so great in fame.
They will collapse and fall before us,
but we shall rise undaunted.
LORD, save the king, make him victorious,
that so our prayers be granted.