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| 1 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; |
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| 2 May he send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; |
Out of Zion – The spiritual Church of God. A297; T33 PSALMS 20:7
Trust in chariots – Symbols of worldly organizations. C316
And some in horses – Symbols of doctrinal bobbies. C316
Remember the name – Christians must cultivate the spirit of praise by calling to mind the works of the Lord. R2031:6
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| 3 Remember all thine oblations, and accept thy burnt-offering; Selah. |
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| 4 Grant thee according to thy heart, and fulfil all thy counsels. |
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| 5 We will triumph in thy salvation, and in the name of our God will we set up our banners. Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions! |
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| 6 Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; he answereth him from the heavens of his holiness, with the saving strength of his right hand. |
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| 7 Some make mention of chariots, and some of horses, but we of the name of Jehovah our God. |
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| 8 They are bowed down and fallen; but we are risen and stand upright. |
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| 9 Save, Jehovah! Let the king answer us in the day we call. |
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