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Psalms 20:4

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 20:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Grant thee thy heart`s desire, And fulfil all thy counsel.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Grant thee thy heart`s desire, And fulfil all thy counsel.
Psalms 20:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;
2Send thee help from the sanctuary, And strengthen thee out of Zion;
3Remember all thy offerings, And accept thy burnt-sacrifice; Selah
4Grant thee thy heart`s desire, And fulfil all thy counsel.
5We will triumph in thy salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions.
6Now know I that Jehovah saveth 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 will make mention of the name of Jehovah our God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Grant thee according to thine own heart, etc.] Which is to see his seed, the travail of his soul, and to have the pleasure of the Lord prosper in his hand; to have all his people called, preserved, and glorified; and fulfil all thy counsel; whatever was agreed upon in the council and covenant of peace between him and his Father, relating to his own glory, and the salvation of his people.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“thy counsel--or plan.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Grant thee according to thine own heart - According to thy wishes; according to the desires of thy heart. And fulfil all thy counsel - All that thou hast designed or undertaken in the matter; that is, may he enable thee to execute thy purpose. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“20:4-5 make all your plans succeed . . . answer all your prayers: These requests could be those stated in 21:3-6 (cp. 27:4).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 21:2, Psa 37:4, Psa 145:19; Pro 11:23; Mat 21:22; Joh 11:42, Joh 16:23; Rom 8:27, Rom 8:28; Jo1 5:14, Jo1 5:15 Psalms 20:5”
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