The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you!
Psalms 20
English - RSV 1952
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May he send you help from the sanctuary, and give you support from Zion!
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May he remember all your offerings, and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices!
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May he grant you your heart's desire, and fulfil all your plans!
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May we shout for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the Lord fulfil all your petitions!
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Now I know that the Lord will help his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his right hand.
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Some boast of chariots, and some of horses; but we boast of the name of the Lord our God.
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They will collapse and fall; but we shall rise and stand upright.
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Give victory to the king, O Lord; answer us when we call.