1 The LORD reply in your distress;
may Jacob’s God be your defense,
2 and from his place of holiness
both strength and help from Zion send.
3 May he accept your sacrifice,
and all your off’rings bear in mind.
4 May he grant all your heart’s delights,
fulfilling all you have designed.
5 In your salvation we’ll rejoice,
in our God’s name our banners raise;
may the LORD always hear your voice,
grant all you ask through all your days.
6 I know now that the LORD defends
and saves his own anointed king.
From holy heav’n he answer sends;
his right hand saving pow’r will bring.
7 In chariots some have confidence,
and some in horses take their pride;
but we boast only one defense:
the name of God, the LORD Most High.
8 While we arise and stand upright,
they, subdued and helpless, will fall.
9 O save the king, LORD, by your hand,
and answer us the day we call.
– vv. 1-6, 8-9 Book of Psalms for Worship, alt.;
v. 7 Trinity Psalter Hymnal
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