Psalms 20:1

May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2 May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion.

3 May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
KJV
The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
WEB
May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,
ASV
Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;
DARBY
{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob protect thee;
BLB
For the one directing. A Psalm of David. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> May YHWH answer you in the day of distress; may the name of the God of Jacob set you on high.
ÅB
Måtte Herren bønnhøre deg på nødens dag,
Måtte Jakobs Guds navn berge deg!
OTB
Måtte Herren svare deg på en nødens dag!
Måtte navnet til Jakobs Gud beskytte deg!
B1930
Herren bønnhøre dig på nødens dag, Jakobs Guds navn berge dig!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Proverbs 18:10

    The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

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  • Psalms 138:7

    If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

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  • Psalms 91:14–15

    “Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; because he knows My name, I will protect him.

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  • Psalms 46:11

    The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

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  • Isaiah 50:10

    Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.

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  • Psalms 46:1

    God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

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  • Matthew 26:38–39

    Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

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  • Hebrews 5:7

    During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

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