meditating on this today…

1 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;

   may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2 May he send you help from the sanctuary

   and grant you support from Zion.

3 May he remember all your sacrifices

   and accept your burnt offerings.

4 May he give you the desire of your heart

   and make all your plans succeed.

5 May we shout for joy over your victory

   and lift up our banners in the name of our God.

   May the LORD grant all your requests.

 6 Now this I know:

   The LORD gives victory to his anointed.

He answers him from his heavenly sanctuary

   with the victorious power of his right hand.

7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,

   but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

8 They are brought to their knees and fall,

   but we rise up and stand firm.

9 LORD, give victory to the king!

   Answer us when we call!