Psalms 20:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A petition for God to grant the desires of the heart and accomplish its purposes.
The Context of Psalms 20:4
The psalmist now petitions for God to grant personal desires and plans.
What Does Psalms 20:4 Mean?
This verse shifts from requesting deliverance to asking that God grant what the heart desires and fulfill its plans and strategies. The heart (לֵב, leb) in biblical language represents the center of will, desire, and intention. The request assumes that the petitioner's desires are aligned with God's will and worthy of fulfillment.
The petition combines two complementary ideas: granting the desires of the heart and fulfilling counsel (strategic planning). This suggests confidence that right intention and right action—rooted in relationship with God—will be honored and brought to completion by divine power and will.
Psalms 20:4 in the Original Language
leb (לֵב), 'heart' — the center of will, intention, and desire
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 20:4
What does Psalms 20:4 mean?
A petition for God to grant the desires of the heart and accomplish its purposes.
What is the context of Psalms 20:4?
The psalmist now petitions for God to grant personal desires and plans.