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Berean Standard Bible

“May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.”

Psalms 20:1

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Study note

Psalms 20 is a prayer for the king before going into battle, likely sung by the people in worship. It is addressed to the king, wishing him God's help.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

World English Bible (WEB)

May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> May the Lord give ear to you in the day of trouble; may you be placed on high by the name of the God of Jacob;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

OIGATE Jehová en el día de conflicto; defiéndate el nombre del Dios de Jacob.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Que el Señor esté contigo en el día de tu tribulación. ¡Que el Dios de Israel te libre de todo mal!

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