Psalms 20

May the Lord Answer You in Trouble

1 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; References Lord: Proverbs 18:10. References God: Psalms 46:1, 46:11, Isaiah 50:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 60:11, 83:18, 114:2, 138:7, Jeremiah 30:7, Hebrews 5:7 +5

2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; Parallel theme: 1 Kings 6:16, Isaiah 12:6, 14:32

3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. Sacrifice: Psalms 51:19, Genesis 4:4, 2 Chronicles 7:1. Parallel theme: Acts 10:4

4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. Parallel theme: Psalms 21:2, 37:4, 145:19, Proverbs 11:23, Matthew 21:22, John 11:42, 16:23 +2

5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions. Salvation: Psalms 9:14, 13:5, 35:9, 118:15, Isaiah 25:9, 61:10, Luke 1:47. References God: 1 Samuel 1:17. Parallel theme: Psalms 60:4, Exodus 17:15 +5

6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. Salvation: Acts 5:31. References Lord: Psalms 2:2, 28:8. Holy: Isaiah 63:15. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:50, Matthew 6:9, Acts 4:10 +2

7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. our God. Faith: Isaiah 31:1, Jeremiah 17:5. References Lord: Proverbs 21:31. References God: 2 Chronicles 13:16, 14:11, 32:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 45:17, 1 Samuel 13:5, 2 Samuel 10:18, Isaiah 30:16 +5

8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. Resurrection: Micah 7:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 125:1

9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call. Salvation: Psalms 74:12. Kingdom: Psalms 5:2, 44:4. Parallel theme: Matthew 21:15