Psalms 20:1
The Lord answer you in the day of distress, the name of the Jacob’s God protect you,
Open English Bible (US)
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
2sending you help from the temple, out of Zion supporting you.
Cross References
Genesis 48:15He then blessed Joseph, saying, “The God whom my forefathers Abraham and Isaac revered and served, the God who has been my shepherd all my life long unto this day,
Psalms 18:2The Lord is my rock, my fortress, deliverer, my God, my rock, where I take refuge, my shield, my defender, my tower.
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 46:11On our side is the Lord of Hosts, our sure defence is the God of Jacob. Selah
Psalms 60:11Grant us help from the foe, for human help is worthless.
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 →