Psalms 20:1–5
The people petition the Lord to protect and empower the king in the day of trouble, accepting His sacrifices and granting Him victory.
1 May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,
2 send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,
3 remember all your offerings, and accept your burned sacrifice.
4 May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.
5 We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May Yahweh grant all your requests.
The people petition the LORD to protect and empower the king in the day of trouble, accepting his sacrifices and granting him victory.
To provide a liturgical prayer for the community to intercede for the king’s protection and success in battle, grounding his victory in divine favor and acceptable worship.
Prayer for the LORD’s Anointed in the Day of Trouble
In the day of trouble, God’s people pray for the LORD’s anointed and trust not in visible power but in the saving name of the LORD.