Psalms 20:3
Remember every present of thine, and, thine ascending-sacrifice, esteem. [Selah.]
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
In Context
2Send thy help out of the sanctuary, and, out of Zion, sustain thee;
4Give thee according to thy heart, and, all thy purposes, fulfil.
Cross References
Genesis 4:4Abel, also, even, he, brought in of the firstlings of his sheep, and of their fat, and Yahweh approved of Abel and of his present;
1 Chronicles 21:26And David built there an altar unto Yahweh, and caused to go up ascending-sacrifices, and peace-offerings,—and called unto Yahweh, and he responded to him, by fire, out of the heavens, upon the altar of ascending-sacrifice.
Psalms 51:19Then, shalt thou desire the sacrifices of righteousness, Ascending-sacrifice and whole burnt-offering, Then, shall ascend upon thine altar, young bulls.
Psalms 134:3May Yahweh, bless thee, out of Zion, even he that made heaven and earth.
Acts 10:4And he, looking steadfastly at him, and becoming full of fear, said—What is it, Lord? And he said unto him—Thy prayers and thine alms, have gone up for a memorial before God.
1 Peter 2:5Yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, for a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices, well-pleasing unto God through Jesus Christ;
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 →