Psalm 20 With Commentary
Psalm 20
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.
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!
Commentary
This Psalm is attributed to David. This may be about a King about to go to battle. The Psalmist hopes God will rescue the King in distress from his trouble in case such a situation arises. It is stated in this Psalm that some people trust in fighting skills and strategies, but trust in God is above all of these, and the ones blessed by God overpower the ones who put their trust only in war prowess. The Psalmist emphasizes that YHWH always grants victory to his chosen ones.