Psalms 20:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →A final plea for the Lord's salvation when the king calls upon Him.
The Context of Psalms 20:9
The psalm concludes with an urgent, direct plea for God's saving help.
What Does Psalms 20:9 Mean?
This concluding verse returns to direct petition, distilling the entire psalm into a focused cry. Save is the Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע), meaning to rescue, deliver, or make safe. The plea is immediate and urgent—the king and people call, and they ask God to hear and act in that moment of need. The brevity of this final cry underscores its intensity.
The verse also reflects the confidence built through the preceding affirmations. The call is not tentative but assured; the king and people cry out knowing that God hears their voice and responds with salvation. This ending reaffirms the central trust: when the Lord's anointed cries out, God acts to save.
Psalms 20:9 in the Original Language
yasha (יָשַׁע), 'save' — to rescue, deliver, or make secure
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 20:9
What does Psalms 20:9 mean?
A final plea for the Lord's salvation when the king calls upon Him.
What is the context of Psalms 20:9?
The psalm concludes with an urgent, direct plea for God's saving help.