20:1 For the director of music. A psalm of David. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

20:2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.

20:3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah

20:4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

20:5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious and will lift up our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your requests.

20:6 Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed; he answers him from his holy heaven with the saving power of his right hand.

20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

20:8 They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.

20:9 O LORD, save the king! Answer us when we call!