Psalms 20:1-4

Psalms 20:1-4

[1] [[To the chief Musician,  A Psalm  of David.]]  The LORD  hear  thee in the day  of trouble;  the name  of the God  of Jacob  defend  [2] Send  thee help  from the sanctuary,  and strengthen  thee out of Zion;  [3] Remember  all thy offerings,  and accept  thy burnt sacrifice;  Selah.  [4] Grant  thee according to thine own heart,  and fulfil  all thy counsel. 

What does Psalms 20:1-4 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The people lifted their voices to God concerning their king ( Psalm 20:6) and prayed that God would give him success in this royal psalm (cf. Psalm 21:2). Meal and burnt offerings of worship often accompanied prayers for God"s help in Israel"s worship. Their purpose was not just to atone for sin but also to seek God"s favor and consecrate oneself for war (cf. 1 Samuel 7:9-10; 1 Samuel 13:9-12).