Chiasm

Psalm 20:1–9

Psalm 20:1–93 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 1 Yahweh hear thee in THE DAY of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion
- B 3 REMEMBER all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
  - C 4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and FULFIl all thy counsel.
    - D 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners
  - C' 5 Yahweh FULFIL all thy petitions.
- B' 6-7 Now know I that Yahweh saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but WE WILL REMEMBER the name of Yahweh our God. They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
A' 9 Save, Yahweh: let the king hear us WHEN we call.