Psalms 20:1-4

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 [a]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.[b]
4 May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

Cross References 11

  • 1. Psalms 4:1
  • 2. Exodus 3:6; Psalms 46:7,11
  • 3. Psalms 59:1; Psalms 69:29; Psalms 91:14
  • 4. Psalms 30:10; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 37:40; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 54:4; Psalms 118:7
  • 5. S Numbers 3:28; Psalms 3:4
  • 6. S Psalms 18:18
  • 7. Psalms 2:6; Psalms 128:5; Psalms 134:3; Psalms 135:21
  • 8. Acts 10:4
  • 9. S Deuteronomy 33:11; Psalms 51:19
  • 10. Psalms 21:2; Psalms 37:4; Psalms 145:16,19; Isaiah 26:8; Ezekiel 24:25; Romans 10:1
  • 11. Psalms 140:8; Proverbs 16:3; Daniel 11:17

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. In Hebrew texts 20:1-9 is numbered 20:2-10.
  • [b]. The Hebrew has "Selah" (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
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