Psalm 20:5-6 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 20:1-5

This prayer for David is entitled a psalm of David; nor was it any absurdity at all for him who was divinely inspired to draw up a directory, or form of prayer, to be used in the congregation for himself and those in authority under him; nay it is very proper for those who desire the prayers of their friends to tell them particularly what they would have to be asked of God for them. Note, Even great and good men, and those that know ever so well how to pray for themselves, must not despise,... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 20:6-9

Here is, I. Holy David himself triumphing in the interest he had in the prayers of good people (Ps. 20:6): ?Now know I (I that pen the psalm know it) that the Lord saveth his anointed, because he hath stirred up the hearts of the seed of Jacob to pray for him.? Note, It bodes well to any prince and people, and may justly be taken as a happy presage, when God pours upon them a spirit of prayer. If he see us seeking him, he will be found of us; if he cause us to hope in his word, he will... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:5

We will rejoice in thy salvation ,.... That is, "so will we", &c.; or "that we may" F16 So Ainsworth; נרננה "ovemus", Vatablus, Piscator, Michaelis; "cantemus", Gejerus. , &c.; or "let us"; these words, with what follow, point at the end of the church's requests, and what she resolved to do upon the accomplishment of the above things; for instance, she would rejoice in the salvation of the Messiah; meaning either the salvation and deliverance from death and the grave, and all... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:6

Now know I that the Lord saveth his Anointed ,.... Not David, though he was the anointed of the God of Jacob, and was anointed with material oil to be king of Israel by Samuel, at the express order of God himself; but David is not here speaking of himself, nor the church of him, but of the Messiah; anointed by Jehovah king over his holy hill of Zion, with the oil of gladness, or the Holy Spirit. The church in prayer rises in her faith, and is strongly assured of the salvation of the Messiah;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:5

We will rejoice in thy salvation - We expect help from thee alone; it is in thy cause we engage; and to thee, as our war is a just one, we consecrate our banners, inscribed with thy name. It is said that the Maccabees had their name from the inscription on their banners; which was taken from Exodus 15:11 , יהוה באלם כמכה מי mi camochah baelim Yehovah , "Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods?" The word being formed from the initial letters מ M , כ C , ב B , י I ,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:6

Now 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 continual salvation. David has vast... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:5

Verse 5 5.That we may rejoice in thy salvation. This verse may be explained in two other ways, besides the sense it bears according to the translation which I have given. Some consider it to be a prayer, as if it had been said, Lord, make us to rejoice. Others think that the faithful, after having finished their prayer, encourage themselves to entertain good hope; (474) or rather, being already inspired with an assured hope of success, they begin to sing, so to speak, of the victory, even as it... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:6

Verse 6 6.Now I know. Here there follows grateful rejoicing, in which the faithful declare that they have experienced the goodness of God in the preservation of the king. To this there is at the same time added a doctrine of faith, namely, that God showed by the effect that he put forth his power in maintaining the kingdom of David, because it was founded upon his calling. The meaning is, It appears from certain experience, that God is the guardian of the kingdom which he himself set up, and of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

The psalm divides into two portions—the first of five, and the second of four verses. In the first part, the people chant the whole. In the second, the high priest takes the word, and initiates the strain ( 2 Samuel 10:6 ), while the people join in afterwards ( 2 Samuel 10:7-9 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

Prayer for Israel's king when going forth to battle: a national sermon. In this psalm, as indeed in the rest, there are most suggestive verses, which might be elaborated into useful discourses. £ But in this division of the Commentary we refrain from dealing with isolated texts. We desire rather to show how the whole psalm may be used by the expositor of Scripture as the basis of a national sermon in a time of impending war. No doubt, as Mr. Spurgeon remarks, it has been used by court... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 20:1-5

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 20:6-9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 20:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 20:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 20:1-9

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