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Psalms 20:5

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 20:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “We will triumph in thy salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

We will triumph in thy salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions.
Psalms 20:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
8They are bowed down and fallen; But we are risen, and stand upright.
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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
“We will rejoice in thy salvation, etc.] That is, “so will we”, etc. or “that we may” f311, etc. or “let us”; these words, with what follow, point at the end of the church’s requests, and what she resolved to do upon the accomplishment of the above things; for instance, she would rejoice in the salvation of the Messiah; meaning either the salvation and deliverance from death and the grave, and all other enemies, which he himself is possessed of, and which enters into, and is the occasion of the joy of his people; for not his sufferings and death only, but chiefly his resurrection from the dead, session at God’s right hand, and intercession for them, cause the triumph of faith in him, and…”
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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
“salvation--that wrought and experienced by him. set up our banners-- (Num 2:3, Num 2:10). In usual sense, or, as some render, "may we be made great."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“We will rejoice in thy salvation - According to the idea of the psalm suggested in the introduction, this is a response of the king and those associated with him in going forth to battle. It expresses the joy which they would have in the expected deliverance from danger, and their conviction that through his strength they would be able to obtain it. The word salvation here means deliverance; to wit, from the anticipated danger. The phrase implies that God would interpose to save them; it expresses alike their confidence in that, and the fact that such a deliverance would fill their hearts with joy and rejoicing. And in the name of our God - This indicates a sense of dependence on God, and…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Rejoice - Hereby they shew their confidence in God, and their assurance of the victory. Name - To the honour of God. Set up - In way of triumph. Psalms 20:6”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“20:5 Troops carried a victory banner to battle, under which they gathered and roused one another to action (see Isa 11:10, 12).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“rejoice: Psa 13:5, Psa 19:4, Psa 21:1, Psa 35:9, Psa 118:15; Isa 12:1-3, Isa 25:9, Isa 61:10; Hab 3:18; Luk 1:47 and in: Psa 60:4; Exo 17:15 \*marg. Num 10:35, Num 10:36; Sa1 17:45; Isa 11:10; Mic 4:5 Psalms 20:6”
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