Psalms 20:6

Psalms 20:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Now this I know: The Lord gives victory to his anointed. He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary with the victorious power of his right hand.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving might of his right hand.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand.

Context of Psalms 20:6

4He will give you your heart’s desire and carry out all your plans. 5We will joyfully sing about your victory. We will wave our flags in the name of our God. The Lord will fulfill all your requests. Now I know that the Lord will give victory to his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty deeds of his powerful hand. 7Some ⌞rely⌟ on chariots and others on horses, but we will boast in the name of the Lord our God. 8They will sink to their knees and fall, but we will rise and stand firm.

Psalms 20:6 word by word

עַתָּ֤ה יָדַ֗עְתִּי כִּ֤י הוֹשִׁ֥יעַ׀ יְהוָ֗ה מְשִׁ֫יח֥וֹ יַ֭עֲנֵהוּ מִשְּׁמֵ֣י קָדְשׁ֑וֹ בִּ֝גְבֻר֗וֹת יֵ֣שַׁע יְמִינֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Now knowיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• I that the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• savethיָשַׁעyâsha‛ · to saveH3467
• his anointedמָשִׁיחַmâshîyach · anointedH4899
• he will hearעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
• him from his holyקֹ֫דֶשׁqôdesh · holinessH6944
• heavenשָׁמַיִםshâmayim shâmeh · heavenH8064
• with the savingיֵ֫שַׁעyesha‛ yêsha‛ · salvationH3468
• strengthגְּבוּרָהgebûrâh · mightH1369
• of his right handיָמִיןyâmîyn · rightH3225

Cross-references for Psalms 20:6

• Psalms 2:2Kings take their stands. Rulers make plans together against the Lord and against his Messiah by saying,
• Psalms 18:50He gives great victories to his king. He shows mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his descendant forever.
• Psalms 28:8The Lord is the strength of his people and a fortress for the victory of his Messiah.
• Psalms 89:20I found my servant David. I anointed him with my holy oil.
• Acts 2:36“All the people of Israel should know beyond a doubt that God made Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
• Acts 4:10You and all the people of Israel must understand that this man stands in your presence with a healthy body because of the power of Jesus Christ from Nazareth. You crucified Jesus Christ, but God has brought him back to life.
• 1 Kings 8:30Hear the plea for mercy that your people Israel and I pray toward this place. Hear us ⌞when we pray⌟ to heaven, the place where you live. Hear and forgive.
• Matthew 6:9“This is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, let your name be kept holy.
• Isaiah 57:15The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.
• Isaiah 63:15Look down and see from heaven, from your holy and beautiful dwelling. Where is your determination and might? Where is the longing of your heart and your compassion? Don’t hold back.
• Psalms 17:7Reveal your miraculous deeds of mercy, O Savior of those who find refuge by your side from those who attack them.
• Psalms 18:35You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand supports me. Your gentleness makes me great.
• Acts 2:33God the Father used his power to give Jesus the honored position—the one next to him on the heavenly throne. Jesus has also received and has poured out the Holy Spirit as the Father had promised, and this is what you’re seeing and hearing.
• Acts 5:31God used his power to give Jesus the honored position—the one next to him on the heavenly throne as leader and savior. He did this to lead the people of Israel to him, to change the way they think and act, and to forgive their sins.

Commentaries on Psalms 20:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed - These are probably the words of the priest after the victim had been consumed; and those signs had accompanied the offering, which were proofs of God's acceptance of the sacrifice; and, consequently, that the campaign would have a successful issue. David is God's anointed; therefore, he is under his especial care. He will hear him. David must continue to pray, and to depend on God; else he cannot expect…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed - Saveth, or will save, the king, who had been anointed, or consecrated by anointing to that office. Compare the note at Psalm 2:2. This, according to the view given in the introduction, is the response of the king. It expresses his confident assurance of success from the interest which the people had expressed in the enterprise, as referred to in the previous verses, and from the earnestness of their prayers…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6God chose his anointed king to be ruler (see Psalm 2:7).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. He speaks as if suddenly assured of a hearing. his anointed--not only David personally, but as the specially appointed head of His Church. his holy heaven--or, literally, "the heavens of His holiness," where He resides (Psa 2:6; 11:4). saving ... hand--His power which brings salvation.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 20:6

• Anointing
• Faith
• Heaven

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Commentaries on Psalms 20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings