20 The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

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Psalm 20[a]

For the director of music. A psalm of David.

May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;(A)
    may the name of the God of Jacob(B) protect you.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 20:1 In Hebrew texts 20:1-9 is numbered 20:2-10.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

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Some trust in chariots(A) and some in horses,(B)
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.(C)

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But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

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Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One;(A)
    you are the one Israel praises.[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 22:3 Or Yet you are holy, / enthroned on the praises of Israel