Psalm 20:1 Parallel Translations

For the choir director; a psalm by David. The LORD will answer you in times of trouble. The name of the God of Jacob will protect you.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

BBE:

<To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> May the Lord give ear to you in the day of trouble; may you be placed on high by the name of the God of Jacob;

DBY:

{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob protect thee;

ERV:

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The LORD answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

JPS:

For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (20:2)

WBS:

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee.

WEB:

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

YLT:

To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Jehovah doth answer thee, In a day of adversity, The name of the God of Jacob doth set thee on high,

Psalm 20:1 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 46:7 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

Psalm 46:11 The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah.

Psalm 50:15 Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me."

Psalm 91:14 "Because he has loved Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him securely on high, because he has known My name. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

20:1 <> The {a} LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the {b} name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
(a) By this kings are also admonished to call to God in their affairs.
(b) The virtue, power and grace of God.

WES:

20:1 God of Jacob - God had made a covenant with Jacob and his posterity.

MHC:

20:1-9 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 go on in his undertakings for the public good. We may know that God accepts our spiritual sacrifices, if by his Spirit he kindles in our souls a holy fire of piety and love to God. Also, that the Lord would crown his enterprises with success. Our first step to victory in spiritual warfare is to trust only in the mercy and grace of God; all who trust in themselves will soon be cast down. Believers triumph in God, and his revelation of himself to them, by which they distinguish themselves from those that live without God in the world. Those who make God and his name their praise, may make God and his name their trust. This was the case when the pride and power of Jewish unbelief, and pagan idolatry, fell before the sermons and lives of the humble believers in Jesus. This is the case in every conflict with our spiritual enemies, when we engage them in the name, the spirit, and the power of Christ; and this will be the case at the last day, when the world, with the prince of it, shall be brought down and fall; but believers, risen-from the dead, through the resurrection of the Lord, shall stand, and sing his praises in heaven. In Christ's salvation let us rejoice; and set up our banners in the name of the Lord our God, assured that by the saving strength of his right hand we shall be conquerors over every enemy.

CONC:

2 Chief Choirmaster David Defend Distress Ear Gt Jacob Leader Lt Music Musician Music-maker Overseer Placed Protect Psalm Securely Trouble

Adversity Chief Choirmaster David Defend Director Distress Ear Hear High Jacob Leader Music Musician Music-Maker Overseer Placed Protect Psalm Securely Trouble

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