Psalms 20:8

Psalms 20:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
• New International Version (NIV)They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
• English Standard Version (ESV)They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.
• New King James Version (NKJV)They have bowed down and fallen; But we have risen and stand upright.

Context of Psalms 20:8

6Now 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. Those nations will fall down and collapse, but we will rise up and stand firm. 9Give victory to our king, O Lord! Answer our cry for help.

Psalms 20:8 word by word

הֵ֭מָּה כָּרְע֣וּ וְנָפָ֑לוּ וַאֲנַ֥חְנוּ קַּ֝֗מְנוּ וַנִּתְעוֹדָֽד׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• They are brought downכָּרַעkâra‛ · to bowH3766
• and fallenנָפַלnâphal · to fall: fallH5307
• but we are risenקוּםqûm · to arise: riseH6965
• and stand uprightעוּד‛ûd · to upholdH5749

Cross-references for Psalms 20:8

• Psalms 34:21Calamity will surely destroy the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished.
• Judges 5:31“Lord, may all your enemies die like Sisera! But may those who love you rise like the sun in all its power!” Then there was peace in the land for forty years.
• Psalms 2:6For the Lord declares, “I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.”
• Psalms 5:2Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you.
• Psalms 24:7Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.
• Psalms 44:4You are my King and my God. You command victories for Israel.
• Psalms 74:12You, O God, are my king from ages past, bringing salvation to the earth.

Commentaries on Psalms 20:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8They are brought down and fallen - They were so confident of victory that they looked upon it as already gained. They who trusted in their horses and chariots are bowed down, and prostrated on the earth: they are all overthrown. But we are risen - We who have trusted in the name of Jehovah are raised up from all despondency; and we stand upright - we shall conquer, and go on to conquer.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8They are brought down and fallen - That is, those who trust in chariots and horses. The reference here is undoubtedly to the enemies against whom the king was about to wage war, and the language here is indicative of his certain conviction that they would be vanquished. So certain was he now of this that he could speak of it as if it were already done. “They “are” brought down.” He sees them in anticipation prostrate and subdued; he goes forth to war with…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-8A community member (Psalm 20:1–5) responds with words of assurance and confidence in God's help.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. They--that is, who trust in horses, &c. stand upright--literally, "we have straightened ourselves up from our distress and fears."Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 20:8

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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