Psalm 20[a] For the director of music. A psalm of David.

1 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. 5 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 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 trust in the name of the Lord our God. 8 They are brought to their knees and fall,     but we rise up and stand firm. 9 Lord, give victory to the king!     Answer us when we call!