May the LORD

May the LORD answer you when you

are in distress;

may the name of the God of

Jacob protect you.

May he send you help from the

sanctuary

and grant you support from

Zion.

May he remember all your

sacrifices

and accept your burnt offerings.

May he give you the desire of your

heart

and make all your plans succeed.

May we shout for joy when you are

victorious

and will lift up our banners

in the name of our God. 

May the LORD grant all your requests.

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.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, 

but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

They are brought to their knees and fall, 

But we rise up and stand firm. 

LORD, give victory to the king!

Answer us when we call! 

Psalm 20: 1 – 9 (NIV)