Psalms 20:1
To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 48:15And he gave Joseph a blessing, saying, May the God to whom my fathers, Abraham and Isaac, gave worship, the God who has taken care of me all my life till this day,
Exodus 34:5And the Lord came down in the cloud and took his place by the side of Moses, and Moses gave worship to the name of the Lord.
Psalms 18:2\18:1\I will give you my love, O Lord, my strength.
Psalms 46:1To the chief music-maker. Of the sons of Korah; put to Alamoth. A Song.
Psalms 46:11\46:10\Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honoured through all the earth.
Psalms 60:11\60:9\Who will take me into the strong town? who will be my guide into Edom?
Matthew Henry on Psalms 20:1
It is the will of God that prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, should be made, in special manner, for kings and all in authority. This psalm is a prayer, and the next a thanksgiving, for the king. David was a martial prince, much in war. Either this psalm was penned upon occasion of some particular expedition of his, or, in general, as a form to be used in the daily service of the church for him. In this psalm we may observe, I. What it is they beg of God for the king, ver. 1-4 . II. With what assurance… Read the whole commentary →