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But we will remember the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some <i>praise their</i> chariots and some <i>their</i> horses, But we will praise the name of the LORD, our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Some boast in chariots and some in horses, But we will boast in the name of the LORD, our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Some <i>boast</i> in chariots, and some in horses; But we will boast in the name of the LORD, our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Some <i>boast</i> in chariots and some in horses, But we will boast in the name of Yahweh, our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Some <i>trust</i> in chariots and some in horses, But we will remember <i>and</i> trust in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some take pride in chariots, and others in horses, but we take pride in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some take pride in chariots, and others in horses, but we take pride in the name of Yahweh our God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of the name of Jehovah our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some people trust the power of chariots or horses, but we trust you, LORD God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will make mention of the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Some [rely] on chariots and others on horses, but we will boast in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Some trust in their war chariots and others in their horses, but we trust in the power of the LORD our God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Some boast in chariots, others in horses; but we will boast in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the LORD our God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Some of chariots, and some of horses, "" And we of the Name of our God YHWH "" Make mention.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Some of chariots, and some of horses, And we of the name of Jehovah our God Make mention.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />These in chariots, and these in horses: and in the name of Jehovah our God will we remember.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will call upon the name of the Lord our God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 19:8>Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will call upon the name of the Lord our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Some rely on chariots, others on horses, but we on the name of the LORD our God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Some take pride in chariots, and some in horses, but our pride is in the name of the LORD our God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will prevail through the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/20.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These are in chariots and those on horses, and we will prevail in The Name of LORD JEHOVAH our God.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/20.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/20.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Some <i>glory</i> in chariots, and some in horses: but we will glory in the name of the Lord our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/20-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2027" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/20.htm">The Day of Trouble</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">Some</a> <a href="/hebrew/7393.htm" title="7393: ḇā·re·ḵeḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- From rakab; a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. The upper millstone.">trust in chariots</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">and others</a> <a href="/hebrew/5483.htm" title="5483: ḇas·sū·sîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- A swallow, swift (type of bird). Or cuc; from an unused root meaning to skip; a horse; also a swallow.">in horses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: wa·’ă·naḥ·nū (Conj-w:: Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">but we</a> <a href="/hebrew/2142.htm" title="2142: naz·kîr (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cp) -- Remember. A primitive root; properly, to mark, i.e. To remember; by implication, to mention; also to be male.">trust</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šêm- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">in the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">our God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a></span><br />A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-8.htm">2 Chronicles 32:8</a></span><br />With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-15.htm">Isaiah 30:15-16</a></span><br />For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” / “No,” you say, “we will flee on horses.” Therefore you will flee! “We will ride swift horses,” but your pursuers will be faster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/1-7.htm">Hosea 1:7</a></span><br />Yet I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them—not by bow or sword or war, not by horses and cavalry, but by the LORD their God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/18-21.htm">2 Kings 18:21</a></span><br />Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/36-6.htm">Isaiah 36:6</a></span><br />Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a></span><br />For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a></span><br />Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17</a></span><br />Rather, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.</p><p class="hdg">Some trust</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16,17</a></b></br> There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/13-5.htm">1 Samuel 13:5</a></b></br> And the Philistines gathered themselves together to fight with Israel, thirty thousand chariots, and six thousand horsemen, and people as the sand which <i>is</i> on the sea shore in multitude: and they came up, and pitched in Michmash, eastward from Bethaven.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/8-4.htm">2 Samuel 8:4</a></b></br> And David took from him a thousand <i>chariots</i>, and seven hundred horsemen, and twenty thousand footmen: and David houghed all the chariot <i>horses</i>, but reserved of them <i>for</i> an hundred chariots.</p><p class="hdg">but we</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-17.htm">Psalm 45:17</a></b></br> I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/13-10.htm">2 Chronicles 13:10-12,16</a></b></br> But as for us, the LORD <i>is</i> our God, and we have not forsaken him; and the priests, which minister unto the LORD, <i>are</i> the sons of Aaron, and the Levites <i>wait</i> upon <i>their</i> business: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a></b></br> And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, <i>it is</i> nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou <i>art</i> our God; let not man prevail against thee.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/25-19.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-14.htm">Carriages</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/21-9.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/esther/8-14.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/psalms/6-5.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/34-2.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/songs/1-9.htm">Carriages</a> <a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Chariots</a> <a href="/psalms/21-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/76-6.htm">Horses</a> <a href="/psalms/45-17.htm">Mention</a> <a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/psalms/22-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/22-4.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/20-1.htm">The church blesses the King in his exploits</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">and expresses her confidence in God's helpfulness</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Some trust in chariots</b><br>In ancient times, chariots were a symbol of military power and technological advancement. They were often used by powerful armies, such as those of Egypt and Assyria, to gain a strategic advantage in battle. The reliance on chariots reflects a dependence on human strength and military might. This phrase highlights the temptation to trust in worldly power and resources rather than in divine providence.<p><b>and others in horses</b><br>Horses were prized for their speed and strength, making them valuable assets in warfare. In the biblical context, horses were often associated with wealth and status, as only the affluent could afford to maintain them. The mention of horses underscores the allure of relying on material wealth and human capabilities. This reliance is contrasted with the biblical teaching that true security comes from God, not from earthly possessions or power.<p><b>but we trust in the name of the LORD our God</b><br>This phrase emphasizes a profound faith and reliance on God rather than on human means. The "name of the LORD" signifies His character, authority, and power. Trusting in God's name implies a deep relationship and confidence in His ability to deliver and protect. This trust is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, as seen in passages like <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a>, which describes the name of the LORD as a strong tower. The contrast between human reliance and divine trust is a central message, encouraging believers to place their faith in God's eternal power rather than transient human strength.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of this Psalm, David was the second king of Israel and a man after God's own heart. He often expressed his reliance on God rather than military might.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom this Psalm was originally addressed. Israel often faced military threats and was tempted to rely on military strength rather than God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/chariots_and_horses.htm">Chariots and Horses</a></b><br>Symbolic of military power and human strength. In ancient times, chariots and horses were considered essential for warfare and national security.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/trust.htm">Trust</a></b><br>A central theme in this verse, highlighting the contrast between reliance on human resources and faith in God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god_over_human_strength.htm">Trust in God Over Human Strength</a></b><br>The verse challenges believers to evaluate where they place their trust. In times of trouble, do we rely on our resources, or do we turn to God?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_name_of_the_lord_as_a_stronghold.htm">The Name of the LORD as a Stronghold</a></b><br>The "name of the LORD" signifies His character and promises. Trusting in His name means relying on His faithfulness and power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_earthly_security.htm">The Futility of Earthly Security</a></b><br>Earthly powers and securities, like chariots and horses, are ultimately unreliable. True security is found in God alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Trusting in God should lead to actions that reflect that trust, such as prayer, obedience, and seeking His guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_and_personal_reflection.htm">Historical and Personal Reflection</a></b><br>Reflect on historical instances where God has shown His power and faithfulness, and consider personal experiences of His provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_archaeology_confirm_psalm_20_events.htm">Psalm 20 – Can archaeology confirm that such divine victories or deliverances ever occurred as described? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_you_trust_in_chariots_or_the_lord.htm">Do you trust in chariots or the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_20_7_vs._god's_battle_commands.htm">Psalm 20:7 – Does this portrayal of military reliance contradict biblical accounts where God commands battle preparations? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_makes_animals_clean_or_unclean.htm">Do you trust in chariots or the Lord?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Trust.</span>--The poetry is weakened by the insertion of this word. Render, <span class= "ital">These in chariots and these on horses; but we in the name of Jehovah our God make boast. </span>The mention of horses and chariots suggests a Syrian war, since the armies of Syria were peculiarly strong in this arm. For an interesting historical reference to this verse, see Macaulay's <span class= "ital">Hist. of England, </span>chap. ix.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Some trust in chariots, and some in</span> <span class="cmt_word">horses.</span> The enemies of David towards the north - Syrians of Zobah, and Maachah, and Damascus, and Beth-Rehob - were especially formidable on account of their cavalry and their chariots. David on one occasion "took from Hadarezer, King of Zobah, a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen" (<a href="/1_chronicles/18-4.htm">1 Chronicles 18:4</a>). On another he "slew of the Syrians seven thousand men which fought in chariots" (<a href="/1_chronicles/19-18.htm">1 Chronicles 19:18</a>). His own troops appear to have consisted entirely of footmen. <span class="cmt_word">But</span> <span class="cmt_word">we will remember the Name of the Lord our</span> <span class="cmt_word">God.</span> Our trust, <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, shall be in the Lord, who has commanded our kings "not to multiply horses" (<a href="/deuteronomy/17-16.htm">Deuteronomy 17:16</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/20-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Some</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[trust] in chariots</span><br /><span class="heb">בָ֭רֶכֶב</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā·re·ḵeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7393.htm">Strong's 7393: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vehicle, a team, cavalry, a rider, the upper millstone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and others</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֣לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in horses,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַסּוּסִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḇas·sū·sîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5483.htm">Strong's 5483: </a> </span><span class="str2">A swallow, swift (type of bird)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but we</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנַ֓חְנוּ ׀</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·naḥ·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> </span><span class="str2">We</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trust</span><br /><span class="heb">נַזְכִּֽיר׃</span> <span class="translit">(naz·kîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2142.htm">Strong's 2142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the name</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֵׁם־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šêm-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">our God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֵ֣ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/20-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 20:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 20:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/20-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 20:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 20:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>