Psalm 20
Psalm 20 Meaning
Psalm 20 is a blessing prayed over a king going out to battle, asking that the LORD would answer him in the day of trouble and grant the desires of his heart. It sets the trust of God's people apart from everyone else.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, the psalm says, but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. That is where real security lies.
Key verses from Psalm 20
“The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;”
Psalm 20:1
“Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.”
Psalm 20:4
“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.”
Psalm 20:5
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”
Psalm 20:7
How Psalm 20 points to Jesus
Jesus is the King whom God answered and raised, and His victory is ours. We do not trust in chariots or our own strength, but in the name of the Lord who saved us through Him.