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

4May he grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. 5May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the Lord answer all your prayers. Now I know that the Lord rescues his anointed king. He will answer him from his holy heaven and rescue him by his great power. 7Some nations boast of their chariots and horses, but we boast in the name of the Lord our God. 8Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up 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 2:2The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one.
• Psalms 18:50You give great victories to your king; you show unfailing love to your anointed, to David and all his descendants forever.
• Psalms 28:8The Lord gives his people strength. He is a safe fortress for his anointed king.
• Psalms 89:20I have found my servant David. I have anointed him with my holy oil.
• Acts 2:36“So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!”
• Acts 4:10Let me clearly state to all of you and to all the people of Israel that he was healed by the powerful name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the man you crucified but whom God raised from the dead.
• 1 Kings 8:30May you hear the humble and earnest requests from me and your people Israel when we pray toward this place. Yes, hear us from heaven where you live, and when you hear, forgive.
• Matthew 6:9Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
• Isaiah 57:15The high and lofty one who lives in eternity, the Holy One, says this: “I live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts.
• Isaiah 63:15Lord, look down from heaven; look from your holy, glorious home, and see us. Where is the passion and the might you used to show on our behalf? Where are your mercy and compassion now?
• Psalms 17:7Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies.
• Psalms 18:35You have given me your shield of victory. Your right hand supports me; your help has made me great.
• Acts 2:33Now he is exalted to the place of highest honor in heaven, at God’s right hand. And the Father, as he had promised, gave him the Holy Spirit to pour out upon us, just as you see and hear today.
• Acts 5:31Then God put him in the place of honor at his right hand as Prince and Savior. He did this so the people of Israel would repent of their sins and be forgiven.

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