PSALM 1920

Prayer for the King in Time of War

1 For the leader. A psalm of David.

2 The LORD answer you in time of distress;
the name of the God of Jacob defend you!

3 May God send you help from the temple,
from Zion be your support.

4 May God remember your every offering,
graciously accept your holocaust, Selah

5 Grant what is in your heart, fulfill your every plan.

6 May we shout for joy at your victory,
raise the banners in the name of our God.
The LORD grant your every prayer!

7 Now I know victory is given to the anointed of the LORD.
God will answer him from the holy heavens with a strong arm that brings victory.

8 Some rely on chariots, others on horses,
but we on the name of the LORD our God.

9 They collapse and fall, but we stand strong and firm.

10 LORD, grant victory to the king; answer when we call upon you.