Psalms 20:1

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

To the choir master, a psalm of David.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

לַמְנַצֵּ֗חַ מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִֽד׃

Transliteration

To-the-mənaṣṣēaḥ mizmôr to-Dāwid

Grammar Details

• *mənaṣṣēaḥ*: masculine singular noun with prefixed preposition lamed (to/for) - director/choir master
• *mizmôr*: masculine singular noun - psalm/song
• *Dāwid*: proper noun with prefixed preposition lamed (to/for) - David

Word Meanings

• *mənaṣṣēaḥ*: director/choir master/chief musician/overseer
• *mizmôr*: psalm/song/melody

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  To the chief Musician, A alm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  The LORD hear you in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend you;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Jehovah{H3068} answer{H6030} thee in the day{H3117} of trouble;{H6869} The name{H8034} of the God{H430} of Jacob{H3290} set thee up{H7682} on high;

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  To the chief Musician{H5329}{(H8764)}, A Psalm{H4210} of David{H1732}. The LORD{H3068} hear{H6030}{(H8799)} thee in the day{H3117} of trouble{H6869}; the name{H8034} of the God{H430} of Jacob{H3290} defend{H7682}{(H8762)} thee;

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  The LORDE heare the in the tyme off trouble, the name of the God of Iacob defende the.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. The Lorde heare thee in the day of trouble: the name of ye God of Iaakob defend thee:

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  To the chiefe musition, a psalme of Dauid. God heare thee in the day of trouble: the name of the Lorde of Iacob defende thee.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  ¶ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  > May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. Jehovah doth answer thee, In a day of adversity, The name of the God of Jacob doth set thee on high,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  [For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David]. Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  <To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> May the Lord give ear to you in the day of trouble; may you be placed on high by the name of the God of Jacob;

• World English Bible (2000)

  May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For the music director; a psalm of David. May the LORD answer you when you are in trouble; may the God of Jacob make you secure!

Referenced Verses

• Ps 46:7 : 7 Nations rage, kingdoms totter; He lifts His voice, the earth melts.
• Ps 46:11 : 11 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
• Exod 3:13-15 : 13 Then Moses said to God, 'Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, "The God of your ancestors has sent me to you," and they ask me, "What is his name?" What should I tell them?' 14 God replied to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: "I AM has sent me to you."' 15 God also said to Moses, 'Say to the Israelites, "The LORD, the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you. This is my name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation."
• Ps 91:14-15 : 14 "Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; I will set him on high because he knows My name. 15 He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
• Ps 138:7 : 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me.
• Prov 18:10 : 10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
• Isa 50:10 : 10 Who among you fears the LORD and listens to the voice of his servant? Let the one who walks in darkness, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.
• Jer 30:7 : 7 Alas! That day is great, so that there is none like it. It is a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be saved from it.
• Matt 26:38-39 : 38 Then He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me." 39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will."
• Heb 5:7 : 7 During His earthly life, He offered prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverent submission.
• Ps 114:2 : 2 Judah became His sanctuary, Israel His dominion.
• Gen 48:15-16 : 15 Then he blessed Joseph and said, 'The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked faithfully, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day,' 16 'The Angel who redeemed me from all harm, may he bless these boys. May they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac. May they grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.'
• Exod 34:5-7 : 5 Then the LORD came down in a cloud, stood there with him, and proclaimed the name of the LORD. 6 The LORD passed in front of him and proclaimed: "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. 7 Maintaining steadfast love to thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin, but not leaving the guilty unpunished. He punishes the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations."
• Ps 9:10 : 10 The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.
• Ps 18:2 : 2 He said, "I love You, LORD, my strength."
• Ps 41:1 : 1 For the director of music, a psalm of David.
• Ps 46:1 : 1 For the choirmaster. A song of the sons of Korah, set to soprano voices.
• Ps 50:5 : 5 Gather to me my faithful ones, those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.
• Ps 60:11 : 11 Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom?
• Ps 83:18 : 18 Let them be ashamed and dismayed forever; let them be disgraced and perish.
• Gen 32:27-29 : 27 Then the man said, 'Let me go, for the dawn is breaking.' But Jacob replied, 'I will not let you go unless you bless me.' 28 The man asked him, 'What is your name?' 'Jacob,' he answered. 29 Then the man said, 'Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have prevailed.'