We will be glad in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will put up our flags: may the Lord give you all your requests.
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Now am I certain that the Lord gives salvation to his king; he will give him an answer from his holy heaven with the strength of salvation in his right hand.
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Some put their faith in carriages and some in horses; but we will be strong in the name of the Lord our God.
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They are bent down and made low; but we have been lifted up.
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Come to our help, Lord: let the king give ear to our cry.
Psalms 20:8 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 20:8 say?
Psalms 20:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They are bent down and made low; but we have been lifted up.”
Where is Psalms 20:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 20:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 20, verse 8.
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 20:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 20:8 in?
Psalms 20:8 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 20:8?
Psalms 20:8 reads (BBE): “They are bent down and made low; but we have been lifted up.” 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.