1. In times of trouble, may the lord answer your cry.May the name of the God of Jacob keep you safe from all harm.
2. May he send you help from his sanctuaryand strengthen you from Jerusalem.
3. May he remember all your giftsand look favorably on your burnt offerings.Interlude
4. May he grant your heart’s desiresand make all your plans succeed.
5. May we shout for joy when we hear of your victoryand raise a victory banner in the name of our God.May the lord answer all your prayers.
6. Now I know that the lord rescues his anointed king.He will answer him from his holy heavenand rescue him by his great power.
7. Some nations boast of their chariots and horses,but we boast in the name of the lord our God.
8. Those nations will fall down and collapse,but we will rise up and stand firm.
9. Give victory to our king, O lord!Answer our cry for help.