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Psalms 20:6-8

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

6. 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. 7. Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God. 8. They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

Psalms 20:6-8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Psalms 20:6

Theological / Devotional

Now know I. Verses 6–8 constitute the response of the king or perhaps of a Levite speaking alone. The change in pronoun from “thee” and “we” of vs. 1–5 to “I” is best explained in this way. What was hoped for in the petition of the congregation is now an established fact.

Anointed. See on Ps. 2:2.

Hear. Literally, “answer.”

His holy heaven. Literally, “heaven of his holiness.”

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