Psalms 20:8
They stumble and fall, But we stand and are erect.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
In Context
7Some glory in chariots, and some in horses, But we in the name of Jehovah our God.
9The LORD save the king! May he hear us when we call!
Cross References
Psalms 33:16A king is not saved by the number of his forces, Nor a hero by the greatness of his strength.
Psalms 34:21Calamity destroyeth the wicked, And they who hate the righteous suffer for it.
Psalms 125:1“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” They who trust in the LORD shall be as Mount Zion, Which cannot be moved, which standeth for ever.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 20:7-9
The Subject's Prayer for the Sovereign. 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. 7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. 8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. 9 Save, Lord : let the king hear us when we call. Here is, I. Holy David himself triumphing in the interest he had in the prayers of good people ( v. 6 ): " Now know I (I that pen… Read the whole commentary →