Psalm 20 NKJV NIV Parallel

◄ Psalm 20 ►

New King James Version

New International Version

1To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;

1For the director of music. A psalm of David. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion;

2May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion.

3May He remember all your offerings, And accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah

3May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings.

4May He grant you according to your heart’s desire, And fulfill all your purpose.

4May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.

5We will rejoice in your salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

5May 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.

6Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand.

6Now 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.

7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

7Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

8They have bowed down and fallen; But we have risen and stand upright.

8They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.

9Save, LORD! May the King answer us when we call.

9LORD, give victory to the king! Answer us when we call!