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May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

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A Corporate Prayer for Leaders

Commentators observe that this psalm is a prayer offered by the people for their king. It serves as a powerful model for believers to intercede for their leaders. Even the most powerful people face a "day of trouble," and this verse encourages the community of faith to support them through prayer, asking for God's protection and deliverance.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 20:1

18th Century

Theologian

The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble - According to the view expressed in the introduction to the psalm, this is the language o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Psalms 20:1

19th Century

Bishop

Day of trouble ... God of Jacob. —This certainly recalls the patriarch’s words (Genesis 35:3), I will make there a…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 20:1

19th Century

Preacher

The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; –

This is a prayer for David, a prayer for Jesu…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Psalms 20:1

16th Century

Theologian

The inscription shows that the psalm was composed by David; but though he was its author, there is no absurdity in his speaking of himself in the p…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 20:1

17th Century

Pastor

The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble
All the days of Christ were days of trouble; he was a brother born for adve…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 20:1–9

17th Century

Minister

Even the greatest of men may be much in trouble. Neither the crown on the king's head, nor the grace in his heart, will make him free from trouble.…

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