Psalms 20
Psalms 20 is part of “Book I: The Genesis Book” (1–41) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 20 summary
It is the will of God that prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, should be made, in special manner, for kings and all in authority. This psalm is a prayer, and the next a thanksgiving, for the king. David was a martial prince, much in war. Either this psalm was penned upon occasion of some particular expedition of his, or, in general, as a form to be used in the daily service of the church for him.
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It is the will of God that prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, should be made, in special manner, for kings and all in authority. This psalm is a prayer, and the next a thanksgiving, for the king. David was a martial prince, much in war. Either this psalm was penned upon occasion of some particular expedition of his, or, in general, as a form to be used in the daily service of the church for him. In this psalm we may observe, I. What it is they beg of God for the king (Psa 20:1-4). II. With what assurance they beg it. The people triumph (Psa 20:5), the prince (Psa 20:6), both together (Psa 20:7, Psa 20:8), and so he concludes with a prayer to God for audience (Psa 20:9). In this, David may well be looked upon as a type of Christ, to whose kingdom and its interests among men the church was, in every age, a hearty well-wisher. To the chief musician. A psalm of David.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 20 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
May the Lord Answer You in Trouble
1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high; 2Send thee help from the sanctuary, And strengthen thee out of Zion; 3Remember all thy offerings, And accept thy burnt-sacrifice; [Selah 4Grant thee thy heart’s desire, And fulfil all thy counsel. 5We will triumph in thy salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions. 6Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; He will answer him from his holy heaven With the saving strength of his right hand. 7Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of the name of Jehovah our God. 8They are bowed down and fallen; But we are risen, and stand upright. 9Save, Jehovah: Let the King answer us when we call.