Psalm 20 · KJV
Psalm 20
We Will Remember the Name of the Lord
Psalm 20 is a blessing prayed over someone facing trouble — that the Lord would hear, help, and grant their heart's desire — with the confident contrast: "some trust in chariots… but we will remember the name of the LORD."
Psalm 20 (KJV)
1The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
2Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
3Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.
6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
9Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.
What Psalm 20 means
The psalm is a prayer of support: "The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee." It asks God to send help, remember the person's devotion, and fulfil their godly desires.
Its most quoted line draws the line between two kinds of confidence: "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God." It is a favourite for facing battles, big challenges, and praying for others.
Key verse
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”
Psalm 20:7 · KJV — Trust in God's name, not in chariots and horses.
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A prayer from Psalm 20
Lord, in the day of trouble, hear me and defend me. When others trust in their own strength, help me remember and trust the name of the LORD my God. Amen.
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What does Psalm 20 mean?
Psalm 20 is a blessing prayed over someone facing trouble — that the Lord would hear, help, and grant their heart's desire — with the confident contrast: "some trust in chariots… but we will remember the name of the LORD."
What is Psalm 20 about?
The psalm is a prayer of support: "The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee." It asks God to send help, remember the person's devotion, and fulfil their godly desires.
What is the key verse in Psalm 20?
Psalm 20:7 — “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.”
Is Psalm 20 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Psalm 20 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.