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To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. |
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1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; |
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2 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 thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. |
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4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. |
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5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
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6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. |
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7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. |
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8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. |
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9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call. |
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