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New International Version NIV
1 May the Lord answer you in times of trouble. May the God of Jacob protect you.
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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 his Temple and support you from Mount Zion.
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May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.
3 May he remember all your offerings and accept all your sacrifices. Selah
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May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings.
4 May he give you what you want and make all your plans succeed,
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May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
5 and we will shout for joy when you succeed, and we will raise a flag in the name of our God. May the Lord give you all that you ask for.
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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 I know the Lord helps his appointed king. He answers him from his holy heaven and saves him with his strong right hand.
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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, others in horses, but we trust the Lord our God.
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Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
8 They are overwhelmed and defeated, but we march forward and win.
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They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
9 Lord, save the king! Answer us when we call for help. For the director of music. A psalm of David.
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LORD, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call!
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