Psalm 20: Jehovah hear thee in the day

Verse 1

Jehovah hear thee in the day when trouble he doth send: And let the name of Jacob's God thee from all ill defend.

Verse 2

O let him help send from above, out of his sanctuary: From Zion, his own holy hill, let him give strength to thee.

Verse 3

Let him remember all thy gifts, accept thy sacrifice:

Verse 4

Grant thee thine heart's wish, and fulfill thy thoughts and counsel wise.

Verse 5

In thy salvation we will joy; in our God's name we will Display our banners: and the Lord thy prayèrs all fulfill.

Verse 6

Now know I God his king doth save: he from his holy heav'n Will hear him, with the saving strength by his own right hand giv'n.

Verse 7

In chariots some put confidence, some horses trust upon: But we remember will the name of our Lord God alone.

Verse 8

We rise, and upright stand, when they are bowèd down, and fall.

Verse 9

Deliver, Lord; and let the King us hear, when we do call.