1 For the choir director: A psalm of David.In times of trouble, may the Lord answer your cry.May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.
2 May he send you help from his sanctuaryand strengthen you from Jerusalem.
3 May he remember all your giftsand look favorably on your burnt offerings. Interlude
4 May he grant your heart’s desiresand make all your plans succeed.
5 May we shout for joy when we hear of your victoryand raise a victory banner in the name of our God.May the Lord answer all your prayers.
6 Now I know that the Lord rescues his anointed king.He will answer him from his holy heavenand rescue him by his great power.
7 Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,but we boast in the name of the Lord our God.
8 Those nations will fall down and collapse,but we will rise up and stand firm.
9 Give victory to our king, O Lord!Answer our cry for help.