Psalms 20:8
Psalms 20:8 in Multiple Translations
They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
They are bowed down and fallen; But we are risen, and stand upright.
They are bent down and made low; but we have been lifted up.
They collapse and fall down, but we rise and stand up.
They are brought downe and fallen, but we are risen, and stand vpright.
They — they have bowed and have fallen, And we have risen and station ourselves upright.
They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.
They are brought down and fallen: but we are raised, and stand upright.
For the king hopeth in the Lord: and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.
Some kings will stumble and fall down, but we will be strong and ◄not be moved/continue standing firm►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 20:8
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Psalms 20:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
אֵ֣לֶּה
בָ֭/רֶכֶב
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
בַ/סּוּסִ֑ים
וַ/אֲנַ֓חְנוּ
בְּ/שֵׁם
יְהוָ֖ה
אֱלֹהֵ֣י/נוּ
נַזְכִּֽיר
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בָ֭/רֶכֶב
rekeb
H7393
chariot
Prep | N-ms
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
בַ/סּוּסִ֑ים
çûwç
H5483
swallow
Prep | N-mp
וַ/אֲנַ֓חְנוּ
ʼănachnûw
H587
we
Conj | Pron
בְּ/שֵׁם
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵ֣י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
נַזְכִּֽיר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 20:8
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בָ֭/רֶכֶב
rekeb
H7393
"chariot"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for chariot refers to a vehicle, team of horses, or cavalry. It is also used to describe the upper millstone in a grinding mill. Chariots were important in biblical times for transportation and war.
Definition: : chariot 1) a team, chariot, chariotry, mill-stone, riders 1a) chariotry, chariots 1b) chariot (single) 1c) upper millstone (as riding on lower millstone) 1d) riders, troop (of riders), horsemen, pair of horsemen, men riding, ass-riders, camel-riders Also means: re.khev (רֶ֫כֶב ": millstone" H7393H)
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Kings 8:21; Psalms 20:8.
וְ/אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בַ/סּוּסִ֑ים
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
וַ/אֲנַ֓חְנוּ
ʼănachnûw
H587
"we"
Conj | Pron
A Hebrew word for we or us, used for emphasis, like when Moses said we will follow God's commands, emphasizing the community's commitment.
Definition: we (first pers. pl. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 115 OT verses. KJV: ourselves, us, we. See also: Genesis 13:8; 1 Chronicles 11:1; Psalms 20:8.
בְּ/שֵׁם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵ֣י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
נַזְכִּֽיר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-1cp
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 20:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 20:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 20:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 20:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 20:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 20:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 20:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 20:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 20:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 20:8
- Sermons on Psalms 20:8
Context — The Day of Trouble
6Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He answers him from His holy heaven with the saving power of His right hand.
7Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.
8They collapse and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.
9O LORD, save the king. Answer us on the day we call.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 125:1 | Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever. |
| 2 | Micah 7:8 | Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 17:7–8 | But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. |
| 4 | Psalms 34:21–22 | Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned. The LORD redeems His servants, and none who take refuge in Him will be condemned. |
| 5 | Psalms 146:5–9 | Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free, the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD protects foreigners; He sustains the fatherless and the widow, but the ways of the wicked He frustrates. |
| 6 | Judges 5:31 | So may all your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You shine like the sun at its brightest.” And the land had rest for forty years. |
Psalms 20:8 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we trust in God, we can stand strong, even when others around us are failing. It's like what it says in Psalms 23:4, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.', we can have confidence in God's presence and power. When we put our trust in God, we can rise above the challenges and pressures of life, and stand firm in our faith. This is because our trust is in God's power and strength, not our own, as stated in Philippians 4:13, 'I can do all this through him who gives me strength.']
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'rise up and stand firm' in Psalms 20:8?
To rise up and stand firm means to trust in God's power and strength, even when others are failing, as seen in Psalms 20:7 where it says 'but we trust in the name of the LORD our God' and in Proverbs 3:5-6 where it instructs us to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
Why do 'they' collapse and fall in this verse?
The 'they' in this verse refers to those who trust in their own strength or worldly things, like chariots and horses, as mentioned in Psalms 20:7, rather than trusting in God's power and providence, as seen in Psalms 37:3-7.
How can we apply the principle of this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply this principle by putting our trust in God and His Word, rather than in our own abilities or the things of this world, as encouraged in Jeremiah 17:7-8, and by seeking to stand firm in our faith, even when faced with challenges and pressures, as instructed in Ephesians 6:10-18.
What is the relationship between trust in God and standing firm in this verse?
The relationship is one of cause and effect: when we trust in God, we are able to stand firm, as seen in Psalms 20:8, because our trust is in His power and strength, not our own, as stated in Isaiah 26:3-4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am tempted to trust in my own strength or worldly things, rather than in God's power and providence?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's power and strength, so that I can rise up and stand firm in the face of challenges and pressures?
- What does it mean for me to 'stand firm' in my faith, and how can I demonstrate this in my daily life?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of this verse to my relationships with others, and how can I encourage them to trust in God's power and strength?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 20:8
They are brought down and fallen,.... These are they that rode in chariots and on horses, and trusted in them; who are brought down from their places of honour and safety; and fall, not into the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 20:8
They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. They are brought down and fallen. According to their objects of confidence respectively, so is the portion of the world and of the Church.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 20:8
They are brought down from their horses and chariots, to which they trusted. Heb. They bowed down, as being unable to stand longer, because of their mortal wounds. Compare . But we stand firmly upon our legs, and keep the field, as conquerors use to do.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 20:8
Psalms 20:8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.Ver. 8. They are brought down, &c.] They lie flat by the fall they have taken, being confuted in their confidences, as Benhadad was of old; as of late, the French at the battle of Agincourt, Sigismund the young king of Hungary, and many others. But we are risen] Who before seemed to lay along, Et tanquam sideratos humi serpere. God helpeth his when forsaken of their hopes almost.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 20:8
(8) Stand upright.—We seem to see a whole battle fought before our eyes, in which those formerly struck down rise, and returning to the fight, beat off their foes, and in their turn lay them low. “We were fallen, but have risen, and stand upright.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 20:8
Verse 8. They are brought down and fallen] They were so confident of victory that they looked upon it as already gained. They who trusted in their horses and chariots are bowed down, and prostrated on the earth: they are all overthrown. But we are risen] We who have trusted in the name of Jehovah are raised up from all despondency; and we stand upright - we shall conquer, and go on to conquer.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 20:8
8. They are brought down] R.V., They are bowed down; the same word as in Psalms 18:39. It is still the language of faith, anticipating the entire subjugation of the enemy, and the triumph of Israel.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 20:8
They are brought down and fallen - That is, those who trust in chariots and horses.
Sermons on Psalms 20:8
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Spiritual Ascendancy by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a great vision in our lives. He highlights how we often narrow down our perspectives and lose sight of God's purpose |
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In Nothing Be Anxious; but in Everything by Prayer by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from our experiences rather than complaining. He encourages the audience to do all things without murmuring and d |
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Of the Perseverance of the Saints. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the doctrine of the perseverance of the saints, asserting that those who are truly regenerated and called by God will ultimately persevere in grace and be save |
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Exposition on Psalm 126 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches about how man came into captivity through sin, being sold under sin by their own consent. However, redemption comes through faith in righteousness, as innoce |
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God's Call to the Life Above (Psalm 125:1-2) by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, unmovable and eternal, encouraging believers to rise above the valleys of life and dwell in the he |
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Psalm 125 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the blessed description of God's children who trust in the Lord, emphasizing the unshakeable stability and protection they receive from Him. He encourages |
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For Friends of Pardsay Meeting, or Elsewhere in Cumberland; to Be Read Among Them, in the Fear of the Lord by John Banks | John Banks preaches about the importance of standing firm in God's foundation, dwelling in safety where the enemy cannot reach, and being willing to part with all for the sake of C |