Psalms 20:4
Psalms 20:4 in Multiple Translations
May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
Grant thee thy heart’s desire, And fulfil all thy counsel.
May he give you your heart's desire, and put all your purposes into effect.
May the Lord give you whatever you really want; may he make all your plans successful.
And graunt thee according to thine heart, and fulfill all thy purpose:
He doth give to thee according to thy heart, And all thy counsel doth fulfil.
May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.
Grant thee according to thy own heart, and fulfill all thy counsel.
For thou hast prevented him with blessings of sweetness: thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones.
I want him to give to you what you desire, and that you will be able to accomplish all that you desire to do.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 20:4
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Psalms 20:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִזְכֹּ֥ר
כָּל
מִנְחֹתֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/עוֹלָתְ/ךָ֖
יְדַשְּׁנֶ֣/ה
סֶֽלָה
יִזְכֹּ֥ר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
מִנְחֹתֶ֑/ךָ
minchâh
H4503
offering
N-fp | Suff
וְ/עוֹלָתְ/ךָ֖
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Conj | N-fs | Suff
יְדַשְּׁנֶ֣/ה
dâshên
H1878
to prosper
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
Selah
Part
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 20:4
יִזְכֹּ֥ר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
מִנְחֹתֶ֑/ךָ
minchâh
H4503
"offering"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for offering refers to a gift or donation, often given to God as a sacrifice. In Leviticus 2:1, it describes a grain offering. It can also mean tribute or present.
Definition: : offering/sacrifice 1) gift, tribute, offering, present, oblation, sacrifice, meat offering 1a) gift, present 1b) tribute 1c) offering (to God) 1d) grain offering
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: gift, oblation, (meat) offering, present, sacrifice. See also: Genesis 4:3; Numbers 29:28; Psalms 20:4.
וְ/עוֹלָתְ/ךָ֖
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
יְדַשְּׁנֶ֣/ה
dâshên
H1878
"to prosper"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To prosper or be fat is the meaning of this word, which can also mean to anoint or satisfy. It is often used to describe God's blessing and prosperity.
Definition: 1) to be fat, grow fat, become fat, become prosperous, anoint 1a) (Qal) of prosperity (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make fat, anoint 1b2) to find fat (of offering-acceptable) 1b3) to take away ashes (from altar) 1c) (Pual) to be made fat 1d) (Hothpael) to fatten oneself (of Jehovah's sword)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: accept, anoint, take away the (receive) ashes (from), make (wax) fat. See also: Exodus 27:3; Proverbs 11:25; Psalms 20:4.
סֶֽלָה
çelâh
H5542
"Selah"
Part
Selah is a musical term in the Bible that signals a pause or interruption in the music, like a rest in a song, often used in Psalms. It is a technical term that sets a moment for reflection and contemplation, as seen in Psalm 3:2.
Definition: § 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: Selah. See also: Psalms 3:3; Psalms 62:5; Psalms 3:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 20:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 20:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 20:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 20:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 20:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 20:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 20:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 20:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 20:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 20:4
- Sermons on Psalms 20:4
Context — The Day of Trouble
2May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion.
3May He remember all your gifts and look favorably on your burnt offerings. Selah
4May He give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
5May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions. 6Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 145:19 | He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. |
| 2 | Psalms 37:4 | Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. |
| 3 | Matthew 21:22 | If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” |
| 4 | Psalms 21:2 | You have granted his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips. Selah |
| 5 | John 16:23 | In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. |
| 6 | Proverbs 11:23 | The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath. |
| 7 | Romans 8:27–28 | And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. |
| 8 | 1 John 5:14–15 | And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. |
| 9 | John 11:42 | I knew that You always hear Me, but I say this for the benefit of the people standing here, so they may believe that You sent Me.” |
Psalms 20:4 Summary
[Psalms 20:4 is a beautiful promise that God wants to fulfill the deep longings of our heart and make our plans succeed. This means that He wants to help us achieve the things that are truly important to us, as long as they are in line with His will (Psalms 37:4). When we delight in the Lord and seek to follow His plans, we can trust that He will make our plans succeed, even if they don't turn out exactly as we expected (Proverbs 19:21). By trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, we can have confidence that He will fulfill our desires and make our plans succeed, even when the outcome is uncertain.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to give us the desires of our heart?
This means that God wants to fulfill the deep longings and aspirations that He has placed within us, as we see in Psalms 37:4, which says to delight in the Lord and He will give us the desires of our heart.
Does this verse promise that all our plans will succeed?
While Psalms 20:4 does say that God will make all our plans succeed, this is conditional upon our plans being in alignment with His will, as stated in Proverbs 19:21, which says that many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.
How can we know if our desires are from God?
We can know if our desires are from God by examining our motivations and comparing them to Scripture, as seen in Philippians 4:8, which instructs us to think on things that are true, noble, and praiseworthy.
Is this verse a guarantee of success for believers?
While Psalms 20:4 is a wonderful promise, it is not a guarantee of success in the worldly sense, but rather a promise that God will fulfill our deepest longings and make our plans succeed in accordance with His will, as seen in Romans 8:28, which says that all things work together for good to those who love God.
Reflection Questions
- What are the deepest desires of my heart, and are they in alignment with God's will?
- In what ways can I trust God to make my plans succeed, even when they seem uncertain or unsuccessful?
- How can I delight in the Lord and allow Him to shape my desires and aspirations?
- What are some ways that I can seek to align my plans with God's purpose, as stated in Proverbs 19:21?
- How can I trust God to fulfill my desires, even when the outcome is uncertain?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 20:4
Grant thee according to thine own heart,.... Which is to see his seed, the travail of his soul, and to have the pleasure of the Lord prosper in his hand; to have all his people called, preserved, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 20:4
Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. Grant thee. The gracious answer to this is joyfully acknowledged, Psalms 21:2.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 20:4
According to thine own heart, i.e. that good success which thy heart desires. All thy counsels; thy present design for God, and for his and thy people.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 20:4
Psalms 20:4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.Ver. 4. Grant thee according to thine own heart] David’ s heart was according to God’ s heart (otherwise this had not been a warrantable petition), and therefore might say (and the people on his behalf), as once Luther did, Fiat voluntas mea; mea, Domine, quia tua, Let my will be done; mine I say, Lord, because the same with thine. And fulfil all thy counsel] Answer thee, ad cardinem desiderii, as a Father expresseth it (Aug. Confess. l. 5, c. 8). Let it be unto thee even as thou wilt. Sometimes God doth not only grant a man’ s prayer, but fulfilleth his counsel; that is, in that very way, by that very means, which his judgment pitch upon in his thoughts.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 20:4
Verse 4. Grant thee according to thine own heart] May God give thee whatsoever thou art setting thy heart upon, and accomplish all thy desires! This was probably the prayer of the high priest.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 20:4
4. according to thine own heart] The literal rendering of the Heb. The R.V. restores the more graceful rendering of P.B.V., thy heart’s desire; but the expression is a different one from that in Psalms 21:2. counsel] In the war. Cp. 2 Samuel 16:20; 2 Kings 18:20.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 20:4
Grant thee according to thine own heart - According to thy wishes; according to the desires of thy heart.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 20:4
4. Grant thee according—The answer is acknowledged, Psalms 21:2. Fulfil all thy counsel— “All thy plans and measures in the war.”— Perowne.
Sermons on Psalms 20:4
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Following a God Authored Trail - Part 1 by Danny Bond | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of following God's guidance in our lives. He uses the example of Peter and Cornelius from the Book of Acts to illustrate this p |
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sermonindex.net Trailer - the Lost Fear of God by Compilations | This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining a reverent fear of God, highlighting how many have lost this sense of holiness and awe in the church. It discusses the fear of |
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Thanksgiving by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes the transformative power of thanksgiving in his sermon, illustrating how a thankful heart can find blessings even in trials. He shares the story of |
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On Desires by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the power of desires in our relationship with Jesus, emphasizing that even when we fall short in our actions, our sincere desires to love, honor, and glo |
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Not Enough Pens- nor Enough Paper (A Brief Look Into Jewish Persecution) Introduction by Robert Wurtz II | John Piper preaches on the importance of praising and honoring women who fear the Lord, using Proverbs 31:30 as the focal point. He highlights the acrostic structure of Proverbs 31 |
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The Secret of the Lord by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the secret of the Lord being with those who fear Him, emphasizing the spiritual and supernatural nature of true religion. He distinguishes between servi |
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Whats Wrong With the Gospel - Part 1 by Keith Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the journey of faith. They encourage listeners to seek solutions and growth in their spiritual |