Psalm 20

1. (0) For the leader. A psalm of David:

2. (1) May Adonai answer you in times of distress, 2 may the name of the God of Ya‘akov protect you.

3. (2) May he send you help from the sanctuary 3 and give you support from Tziyon.

4. (3) May he be reminded by all your grain offerings 4 and accept the fat of your burnt offerings. (Selah)

5. (4) May he grant you your heart’s desire 5 and bring all your plans to success.

6. (5) Then we will shout for joy at your victory 6 and fly our flags in the name of our God. 6 May Adonai fulfill all your requests.

7. (6) Now I know that Adonai 7 gives victory to his anointed one — 7 he will answer him from his holy heaven 7 with mighty victories by his right hand.

8. (7) Some trust in chariots and some in horses, 8 but we praise the name of Adonai our God.

9. (8) They will crumple and fall, 9 but we will arise and stand erect.

10. (9) Give victory, Adonai! 10 Let the King answer us the day we call.