Psalms 20:7

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

World English Bible

In The King James Version

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

In Context

6Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.

8They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:10Those who strive with the LORD shall be broken to pieces. He will thunder against them in the sky. “The LORD will judge the ends of the earth. He will give strength to his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.”

2 Samuel 8:4David took from him one thousand seven hundred horsemen and twenty thousand footmen. David hamstrung the chariot horses, but reserved enough of them for one hundred chariots.

2 Chronicles 13:10“But as for us, the LORD is our God, and we have not forsaken him. We have priests serving the LORD, the sons of Aaron, and the Levites in their work.

2 Chronicles 14:11Asa cried to the LORD his God, and said, “LORD, there is no one besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength. Help us, LORD our God; for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this multitude. LORD, you are our God. Don’t let man prevail against you.”

2 Chronicles 32:8An arm of flesh is with him, but the LORD our God is with us to help us and to fight our battles.” The people rested themselves on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.

Psalms 28:8The LORD is their strength. He is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.

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 →

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