Psalm 20 (KJV)

The text, King James Version

1. 1The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
2. 2Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
3. 3Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
4. 4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
5. 5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
6. 6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7. 7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
8. 8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
9. 9Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.

Summary of the chapter

From Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary.

This psalm is a prayer for the kings of Israel, but with relation to Christ. --Even the greatest of men may be much in trouble. Neither the crown on the king's head, nor the grace in his heart, would make him free from trouble. Even the greatest of men must be much in prayer. Let none expect benefit by the prayers of the church, or their friends, who are capable of praying for themselves, yet neglect it. Pray that God would protect his person, and preserve his life. That God would enable him to…