Psalms 20:2

Psalms 20:1 web — May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

World English Bible

"May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,"

— Psalms 20:1, World English Bible

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KJV
“The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;”
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ASV
“ Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high; ”
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NET
“For the music director; a psalm of David. May the LORD answer you when you are in trouble; may the God of Jacob make you secure!”
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DRB
“Unto the end. A psalm for David.”
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BBE
“ May the Lord give ear to you in the day of trouble; may you be placed on high by the name of the God of Jacob;”
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KJVA
“The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;”
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Psalms 20 — Context

May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,

remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah.

May He grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your counsel.

Psalms 20:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 20:1 say?

Psalms 20:1 in the World English Bible reads: “May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,”

Where is Psalms 20:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 20:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 20, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 20:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 20:1 in?

Psalms 20:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 20:1?

Psalms 20:1 reads (WEB): “May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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