Psalms 20

To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Psalm composed by David (and by him delivered to the master of the music in the tabernacle), wherein the people are taught to pray for his good success in some great expedition: it is probable (from ver. 7.) against the Ammonites and Syrians, who came, with great numbers of horsemen and chariots, to fight with him, (2 Sam. x. G. 8. 1 Chron. xix, 7.) Ver.l. JL HE Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee.] The Lord, who never fails those that seek him, hear thy prayer, when the enemy distresscth thee in the day of battle: (2 Sam. x. 9, &c.).the mighty God, who hath made a gracious covenant with Jacob and his posterity, protect thee, and make thee victorious.

Psalms 20:2

Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out ofZion. O God, who hast pitched thy tabernacle among us, and dwellest in Mount Zion by a visible token of thy presence, succour our sovereign in the time of need, and support him in all assaults of such numerous enemies as are combined against him. Vor.3. Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burntsacrifice. Selah.] Shew, by some signal token from heaven, that thou art pleased with all his oblations and burnt-sacrifices, whereby he made his supplication to thee, for thy blessing on him in this undertaking.

Psalms 20:4

Grant thee according to thine own heart,’ and fulfil all thy counsel. Make him as prosperous as he himself wishes; aiid enable him to accomplish whatsoever he designs.