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Psalm 20:6
Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.
4May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.
5We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.
6Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.
7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
8They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.
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The confidence that God answers from heaven directs attention beyond the king’s strength to the saving power on which even an anointed ruler depends.
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Isaiah 10:27It will happen in that day that his burden will depart from off your shoulder, and his yoke from off your neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the …The passages share the language of anointing and deliverance, though Isaiah describes a broken yoke and the psalm describes God saving his anointed.
Psalm 17:7Show your marvelous loving kindness, you who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies.Both passages speak of God’s right hand as the source of rescue for those who depend on him.
Psalm 28:8The LORD is their strength. He is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.Both passages name the LORD as the strength and salvation of his anointed.
Psalm 138:7Though I walk in the middle of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.Both passages express confidence in the saving power of God’s right hand.
1 Samuel 2:10Those who strive with the LORD shall be broken to pieces. He will thunder against them in the sky. “The LORD will judge the ends of the earth. He will give …Both passages describe the LORD giving strength or salvation to his anointed ruler.
Psalm 44:3For they didn’t get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, …Both passages locate saving strength in God’s right hand, with Psalm 44 contrasting that help with human weapons.
Acts 5:31God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.Both passages connect God’s right hand with salvation, while Acts names the exalted Jesus as Prince and Savior.
Acts 4:10may it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, …Both describe help that comes from God: the psalm speaks of rescue, and Acts speaks of healing through Jesus, whom God raised.
Matthew 6:9Pray like this: “‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.Both passages connect prayer with God in heaven and speak of his holiness.
Isaiah 63:15Look down from heaven, and see from the habitation of your holiness and of your glory. Where are your zeal and your mighty acts? The yearning of your heart and …Both speak of God’s holy dwelling in heaven in relation to his help, though Isaiah’s plea expresses distress.
Habakkuk 3:13You went out for the salvation of your people, for the salvation of your anointed. You crushed the head of the land of wickedness. You stripped them head to …Both passages name God as the one who brings salvation to his anointed.
Isaiah 58:9Then you will call, and the LORD will answer. You will cry for help, and he will say, ‘Here I am.’ “If you take away from among you the yoke, finger pointing, …Both passages express confidence that the LORD will answer those who seek his help.
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Even the anointed king needs help beyond his own strength. As you pray for those who lead, remember where this psalm locates saving power: in YHWH’s hand.
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