Psalms 20:4

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

May he grant your heart’s desire; may he bring all your plans to pass!

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 21:2 : 2 You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request.(Selah)
  • Ps 145:19 : 19 He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them.
  • Matt 21:22 : 22 And whatever you ask in prayer, if you believe, you will receive.”
  • Prov 11:23 : 23 The desire of the righteous is only good, but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
  • Ps 37:4 : 4 Then you will take delight in the LORD, and he will answer your prayers.
  • 1 John 5:14-15 : 14 And this is the confidence that we have before him: that whenever we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 15 And if we know that he hears us in regard to whatever we ask, then we know that we have the requests that we have asked from him.
  • John 16:23 : 23 At that time you will ask me nothing. I tell you the solemn truth, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.
  • Rom 8:27-28 : 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes on behalf of the saints according to God’s will. 28 And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
  • John 11:42 : 42 I knew that you always listen to me, but I said this for the sake of the crowd standing around here, that they may believe that you sent me.”

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Ps 21:1-4
    4 verses
    80%

    1For the music director; a psalm of David. O LORD, the king rejoices in the strength you give; he takes great delight in the deliverance you provide.

    2You grant him his heart’s desire; you do not refuse his request.(Selah)

    3For you bring him rich blessings; you place a golden crown on his head.

    4He asked you to sustain his life, and you have granted him long life and an enduring dynasty.

  • Ps 37:4-5
    2 verses
    78%

    4Then you will take delight in the LORD, and he will answer your prayers.

    5Commit your future to the LORD! Trust in him, and he will act on your behalf.

  • Ps 20:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2May he send you help from his temple; from Zion may he give you support!

    3May he take notice of all your offerings; may he accept your burnt sacrifice!(Selah)

  • 5Then we will shout for joy over your victory; we will rejoice in the name of our God! May the LORD grant all your requests!

  • 8O LORD, do not let the wicked have their way! Do not allow their plan to succeed when they attack!(Selah)

  • 4Jonathan replied to David,“Tell me what I can do for you.”

  • 21For the sake of your promise and according to your purpose you have done this great thing in order to reveal it to your servant.

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    17I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.

    18O LORD God of our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, always maintain these motives of your people and keep them devoted to you.

    19Make my son Solomon willing to obey your commands, rules, and regulations, and to complete building the palace for which I have made preparations.”

  • 28to do as much as your power and your plan had decided beforehand would happen.

  • 19O LORD, for the sake of your servant and according to your will, you have done this great thing in order to reveal your greatness.

  • Ps 51:18-19
    2 verses
    70%

    18Because you favor Zion, do what is good for her! Fortify the walls of Jerusalem!

    19Then you will accept the proper sacrifices, burnt sacrifices and whole offerings; then bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.

  • 14May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

  • 58I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised!

  • 3Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established.

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    5Offer the prescribed sacrifices and trust in the LORD!

  • 23So now, O LORD, may the promise you made about your servant and his family become a permanent reality! Do as you promised,

  • 23But you, LORD, know all their plots to kill me. Do not pardon their crimes! Do not ignore their sins as though you had erased them! Let them be brought down in defeat before you! Deal with them while you are still angry!

  • 4How blessed is the one whom you choose, and allow to live in your palace courts. May we be satisfied with the good things of your house– your holy palace.

  • 12O LORD, you make us secure, for even all we have accomplished, you have done for us.

  • 24You guide me by your wise advice, and then you will lead me to a position of honor.

  • 4I have asked the LORD for one thing– this is what I desire! I want to live in the LORD’s house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the LORD and contemplate in his temple.

  • 170Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.

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    7You make me happier than those who have abundant grain and wine.

  • 17LORD, you have heard the request of the oppressed; you make them feel secure because you listen to their prayer.

  • 2Then those living on earth will know what you are like; all nations will know how you deliver your people.

  • 22May we experience your faithfulness, O LORD, for we wait for you.

  • 20Now at your own discretion, O king, come down. Delivering him into the king’s hand will be our responsibility.”

  • 25So now, O LORD God, make this promise you have made about your servant and his family a permanent reality. Do as you promised,

  • 5Deliver by your power and answer me, so that the ones you love may be safe.

  • 10The God who loves me will help me; God will enable me to triumph over my enemies.

  • 17May our sovereign God extend his favor to us! Make our endeavors successful! Yes, make them successful!

  • 4May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually,“May God be praised!”

  • 14Satisfy us in the morning with your loyal love! Then we will shout for joy and be happy all our days!

  • 20Then the LORD said,“I have forgiven them as you asked.

  • 4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to the morally upright!

  • 23Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns!

  • 34Give me understanding so that I might observe your law, and keep it with all my heart.

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    25for you, my God, have revealed to your servant that you will build a dynasty for him. That is why your servant has had the courage to pray to you.

    26Now, O LORD, you are the true God; you have made this good promise to your servant.

  • 9O Lord, you understand my heart’s desire; my groaning is not hidden from you.

  • 6For you grant him lasting blessings; you give him great joy by allowing him into your presence.

  • 21There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the LORD which will stand.