What does Psalm 20:7 mean?

Psalm 20:7 KJV

Psalms · chapter 20 · verse 7

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.Psalm 20:7 · King James Version

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What Psalm 20:7 means

Chariots and horses were the military technology of the day, so this is a line about trusting hardware. Remember is the verb David chooses rather than trust, which suggests the problem he has in view is forgetting rather than unbelief.

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Psalm 20:7 in context

5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

6Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

9Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.

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Commentary

Here is, I. Holy David himself triumphing in the interest he had in the prayers of good people (Psa 20:6): "Now know I (I that pen the psalm know it) that the Lord saveth his anointed, because he hath stirred up the hearts of the seed of Jacob to pray for him." Note, It bodes well to any prince and people, and may…

— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 6-9

Cross references

Key words (Strong's)

chariotsrekeba vehicleH7393 →
rememberzâkarproperly, to markH2142 →
horsesçûwça horseH5483 →
nameshêman appellation, as amark or memorial of individualityH8034 →
LORDYᵉhôvâhJehovah, Jewish national name of GodH3068 →

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