Psalms 20:3 cpdv — You have granted him the desire of his heart, and you have not cheated him of the wish of his lips.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"You have granted him the desire of his heart, and you have not cheated him of the wish of his lips. "

— Psalms 20:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 20 — Context

1

Unto the end. A Psalm of David.

2

In your virtue, Lord, the king will rejoice, and over your salvation, he will exult exceedingly.

3

You have granted him the desire of his heart, and you have not cheated him of the wish of his lips.

4

For you have gone ahead of him with blessings of sweetness. You have placed a crown of precious stones on his head.

5

He petitioned you for life, and you have granted him length of days, in the present time, and forever and ever.

6

Great is his glory in your salvation. Glory and great adornment, you will lay upon him.

Psalms 20:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 20:3 say?
Psalms 20:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “You have granted him the desire of his heart, and you have not cheated him of the wish of his lips. ”
Where is Psalms 20:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 20:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 20, verse 3.
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 20:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 20:3 in?
Psalms 20:3 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 20:3?
Psalms 20:3 reads (CPDV): “You have granted him the desire of his heart, and you have not cheated him of the wish of his lips. ” 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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