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Psalm 20-Prayer for God's Protection

May the LORD answer in time of trial;*
    may the name of Jacob's God protect you.

May God send you help from the shrine*
    and give you support from Zion;
remember all your offerings*
    and receive your sacrifice with favor.

May God give you your heart's desire*
    and fulfill every one of your plans.
May we ring out our joy at your victory*
    and rejoice in the name of our God.
    May the LORD grant all your prayers.

I am sure now that the LORD*
    will victory to his anointed.
will reply from his holy heaven*
    with a mighty victorious hand.

Some trust in chariots or horses,*
    but we in the name of the LORD.
They will collapse and fall,*
    but we shall hold and stand firm.

Give victory to the king, O LORD,*
    give answer on the day we call.