Psalm 20:5
New International Version
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.

New Living Translation
May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers.

English Standard Version
May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions!

Berean Standard Bible
May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.

King James Bible
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

New King James Version
We 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.

New American Standard Bible
We will sing for joy over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the LORD fulfill all your desires.

NASB 1995
We will sing for joy over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

NASB 1977
We will sing for joy over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

Legacy Standard Bible
We will sing for joy over your salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May Yahweh fulfill all your petitions.

Amplified Bible
We will sing joyously over your victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

Christian Standard Bible
Let us shout for joy at your victory and lift the banner in the name of our God. May the LORD fulfill all your requests.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let us shout for joy at your victory and lift the banner in the name of our God. May Yahweh fulfill all your requests.

American Standard Version
We will triumph in thy salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions.

Contemporary English Version
Then you will win victories, and we will celebrate, while raising our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers!

English Revised Version
We will triumph in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy petitions.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We will joyfully sing about your victory. We will wave our flags in the name of our God. The LORD will fulfill all your requests.

Good News Translation
Then we will shout for joy over your victory and celebrate your triumph by praising our God. May the LORD answer all your requests.

International Standard Version
May we shout for joy at your deliverance and unfurl our banners in the name of our God. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

Majority Standard Bible
May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.

NET Bible
Then we will shout for joy over your victory; we will rejoice in the name of our God! May the LORD grant all your requests!

New Heart English Bible
We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.

Webster's Bible Translation
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy petitions.

World English Bible
We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May Yahweh grant all your requests.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
We sing of Your salvation, "" And in the Name of our God set up a banner. YHWH fulfills all your requests.

Young's Literal Translation
We sing of thy salvation, And in the name of our God set up a banner. Jehovah doth fulfil all thy requests.

Smith's Literal Translation
We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will cover over: Jehovah will fill up all our petitions.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
We will rejoice in thy salvation; and in the name of our God we shall be exalted. The Lord fulfil all thy petitions: now have I known that the Lord hath saved his anointed. He will hear him from his holy heaven: the salvation of his right hand is in powers.

Catholic Public Domain Version
We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God, we will be magnified.

New American Bible
May we shout for joy at your victory, raise the banners in the name of our God. The LORD grant your every petition!

New Revised Standard Version
May we shout for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God set up our banners. May the LORD fulfill all your petitions.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
We will be glorified in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will be exalted; the LORD fulfil all your petitions.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And we will glory in your salvation, and in The Name of our God we will be lifted up. LORD JEHOVAH will perform all your pleasure.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
We will shout for joy in thy victory, And in the name of our God we will set up our standards; The LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
We will exult in thy salvation, and in the name of our God shall we be magnified: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Day of Trouble
4May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. 5May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions. 6Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.…

Cross References
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice at all times.

Psalm 21:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!

Psalm 118:15
Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!

Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”

Psalm 9:14
that I may declare all Your praises—that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.

Psalm 35:27
May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.”

Psalm 89:15-16
Blessed are those who know the joyful sound, who walk, O LORD, in the light of Your presence. / They rejoice in Your name all day long, and in Your righteousness they exult.

Psalm 60:4
You have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee the bow. Selah

Psalm 33:21
For our hearts rejoice in Him, since we trust in His holy name.

Psalm 13:5
But I have trusted in Your loving devotion; my heart will rejoice in Your salvation.

Psalm 5:11
But let all who take refuge in You rejoice; let them ever shout for joy. May You shelter them, that those who love Your name may rejoice in You.

Psalm 44:5-7
Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. / For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. / For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.

Psalm 105:3
Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

Psalm 106:47
Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, that we may glory in Your praise.


Treasury of Scripture

We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all your petitions.

rejoice

Psalm 13:5
But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalm 19:4
Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,

Psalm 21:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

and in

Psalm 60:4
Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Exodus 17:15
And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:

Numbers 10:35,36
And it came to pass, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, LORD, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee…

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Psalm 20
1. The church blesses the King in his exploits
7. and expresses her confidence in God's helpfulness














May we shout for joy at your victory
This phrase reflects the communal celebration of a king's triumph, likely in a military context. In ancient Israel, victories were seen as direct blessings from God, affirming His favor and presence with His people. The act of shouting for joy is a public expression of gratitude and acknowledgment of God's intervention. This mirrors the celebration seen in Exodus 15:1-21, where Moses and the Israelites sang a song of victory after crossing the Red Sea. The victory here can also be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and death, which believers celebrate with joy.

and raise a banner in the name of our God
Raising a banner was a common practice in ancient warfare, serving as a rallying point for troops and a symbol of identity and allegiance. In this context, the banner represents the acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and the public declaration of His power and protection. The name of God signifies His character and authority, as seen in Exodus 17:15, where Moses built an altar and called it "The LORD is my Banner." This act of raising a banner can also be seen as a prophetic symbol of Christ, who is lifted up as a banner for all nations (Isaiah 11:10).

May the LORD grant all your petitions
This phrase is a prayer for God to fulfill the desires and requests of the king or leader, reflecting a deep trust in God's ability to provide and intervene. In the historical context, kings often sought divine guidance and support before battles or significant decisions. The petitions likely include requests for wisdom, protection, and success. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God answering the prayers of His people, as seen in 1 John 5:14-15, where believers are encouraged to have confidence that God hears and answers their prayers according to His will. This also points to Jesus Christ, who intercedes on behalf of believers, ensuring that their petitions align with God's purposes.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed to King David, this psalm is a prayer for victory and blessing, likely intended for use before battle.

2. Israel
The nation of Israel, God's chosen people, who would have been the recipients of this prayer for victory and divine favor.

3. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, who is invoked for granting victory and answering prayers.

4. The Temple
While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the psalm suggests a setting of communal worship and prayer, possibly at the temple.

5. Victory Celebrations
The act of raising a banner and shouting for joy indicates a communal celebration of God's deliverance and victory.
Teaching Points
Joy in God's Victory
Believers are called to celebrate and find joy in the victories God grants, recognizing His hand in their successes.

Public Declaration of Faith
Raising a banner symbolizes a public declaration of trust and allegiance to God, encouraging believers to boldly proclaim their faith.

Prayer and Petition
The verse emphasizes the importance of bringing our requests to God, trusting in His ability to answer according to His will.

Community Worship
The communal aspect of shouting for joy and raising a banner highlights the importance of corporate worship and shared faith experiences.

Trust in God's Sovereignty
Believers are reminded to trust in God's sovereignty and His perfect timing in granting their petitions.(5) We will set up our banners.--Rather, we will wave our banners. (Comp. Song of Solomon 6:10.) The whole army, or their representatives, assembled in the Temple courts, raise the encouraging shout.

Verse 5. - We will rejoice in thy salvation. David's" salvation" is here his triumph over his enemies, which the people confidently anticipate, and promise themselves the satisfaction of speedily celebrating with joy and rejoicing. And in the Name of our God we will set up our banners. Plant them, i.e., on the enemy's forts and strongholds. The Lord fulfil all thy petitions. A comprehensive prayer, re-echoing the first clause of ver. 1 and the whole of ver. 4, but reaching out further to all that the monarch may at any future time request of God, The first part of the psalm here ends, and the people pause for a while.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
May we shout for joy
נְרַנְּנָ֤ה ׀ (nə·ran·nə·nāh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 7442: To give a ringing cry

at your victory
בִּ֘ישׁ֤וּעָתֶ֗ךָ (bî·šū·‘ā·ṯe·ḵā)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity

and raise a banner
נִדְגֹּ֑ל (niḏ·gōl)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural
Strong's 1713: To flaunt, raise a, flag, to be conspicuous

in the name
וּבְשֵֽׁם־ (ū·ḇə·šêm-)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of our God.
אֱלֹהֵ֥ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

May the LORD
יְ֝הוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

sanction
יְמַלֵּ֥א (yə·mal·lê)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

your petitions.
מִשְׁאֲלוֹתֶֽיךָ׃ (miš·’ă·lō·w·ṯe·ḵā)
Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4862: Request, petition


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