Psalms 20:2
May he send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
In Context
3Remember all thine oblations, and accept thy burnt-offering; Selah.
Cross References
2 Samuel 5:7But David took the stronghold of Zion, which is the city of David.
1 Kings 6:16And he built twenty cubits of the innermost part of the house, both floor and walls, with boards of cedar; and he built [them] for it within, to [be] the oracle, the most holy place.
2 Chronicles 20:8And they have dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,
Psalms 54:3For strangers are risen up against me, and the violent seek after my life: they have not set God before them. Selah.
Proverbs 18:10The name of Jehovah is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
Isaiah 14:32And what shall be answered to the messengers of the nation? That Jehovah hath founded Zion, and the afflicted of his people find refuge in it.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 20:2-6
Petitions against Sin. 1 The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; 3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. 4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions. This prayer for David is entitled a psalm of David; nor was it any… Read the whole commentary →