The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New International Version NIV
1 For the leader. A psalm of David: May ADONAI answer you in times of distress, may the name of the God of Ya'akov 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 the sanctuary and give you support from Tziyon.
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May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.
3 May he be reminded by all your grain offerings and accept the fat of your burnt offerings. (Selah)
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May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings.
4 May he grant you your heart's desire and bring all your plans to success.
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May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
5 Then we will shout for joy at your victory and fly our flags in the name of our God. May ADONAI fulfill all your requests.
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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 that ADONAI gives victory to his anointed one -he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his 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 and some in horses, but we praise the name of ADONAI 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 will crumple and fall, but we will arise and stand erect.
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They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
9 Give victory, ADONAI! Let the King answer us the day we call.
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LORD, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call!