Psalm 20:4-5 KJV

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 20:5

We will rejoice in thy salvation . David's" salvation" is here his triumph over his enemies, which the people confidently anticipate, and promise themselves the satisfaction of speedily celebrating with joy and rejoicing. And in the Name of our God we will set up our banners . Plant them, i.e; on the enemy's forts and strongholds. The Lord fulfil all thy petitions. A comprehensive prayer, re-echoing the first clause of Psalms 20:1 and the whole of Psalms 20:4 , but reaching out... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 20:5

The safeguards of prayer. "The Lord fulfil all thy petitions." An amazingly bold wish! Especially if you read it in the light of Psalms 20:4 , "Grant thee thy heart's desire!" It might be the worst wish we could express—even for a good man—that God would grant him all he desires. It is written of the rebellious, ungrateful Israelites, "He gave them their own desire." But it was their ruin ( Psalms 78:29 ). We may be conscious of desires springing up in our own heart, even dwelling deep... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 20:4

Grant thee according to thine own heart - According to thy wishes; according to the desires of thy heart.And fulfil all thy counsel - All that thou hast designed or undertaken in the matter; that is, may he enable thee to execute thy purpose. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 20:5

We will rejoice in thy salvation - According to the idea of the psalm suggested in the introduction, this is a response of the king and those associated with him in going forth to battle. It expresses the joy which they would have in the expected deliverance from danger, and their conviction that through his strength they would be able to obtain it. The word salvation here means deliverance; to wit, from the anticipated danger. The phrase implies that God would interpose to save them; it... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 20:2-4

Psalms 20:2-4. Send thee help from the sanctuary Either from heaven, as it is expressed Psalms 20:6; or, rather, from the tabernacle in Zion, where the ark then was; toward which the Israelites directed their prayers, and from which God heard and answered them. Thus it is explained in the next clause. Remember Namely, with acceptance, as it follows; all thy offerings Offered either by thee, or by us thy people in thy behalf. And accept thy burnt-sacrifice Hebrew, ידשׁנה , ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 20:5-6

Psalms 20:5-6. We will rejoice in thy salvation Hereby they show their confidence in God, and their assurance of the victory. In the name of our God That is, to the honour of God, we will set up our banners In the way of triumph, which, among other ways, was celebrated by the setting up of banners, or trophies. Now know I, &c. I am already assured of victory by the consideration of God’s power and faithfulness, and love to his people. These words seem to have been spoken by David... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

Psalms 20-21 Before and after battleThese two psalms belong together as a pair. The former is a prayer for the king before he leads the people in battle; the latter, a thanksgiving after victory.Addressing the king, the people call down God’s power and protection upon him (20:1-2). They pray that God will remember the king’s faithfulness and give him victory (3-5). The king replies that victory is certain, because he has God’s help. God’s power is greater than military might (6-8). In response,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 20:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 20:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 20:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 20:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 20:2-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 20:5-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 20:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 20:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 20:4

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