You will destroy their fruit from the earth and their offspring from the sons of men.
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For they have turned evils upon you; they have devised plans, which they have not been able to accomplish.
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For you will make them turn their back; with your remnants, you will prepare their countenance.
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Be exalted, Lord, by your own power. We will play music and sing psalms to your virtues.
Psalms 20:14 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 20:14 say?
Psalms 20:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Be exalted, Lord, by your own power. We will play music and sing psalms to your virtues. ”
Where is Psalms 20:14 in the Bible?
Psalms 20:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 20, verse 14.
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 20:14.
What translation should I read Psalms 20:14 in?
Psalms 20:14 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 20:14?
Psalms 20:14 reads (CPDV): “Be exalted, Lord, by your own power. We will play music and sing psalms to your virtues. ” 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.