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I. Introduction (Verse 1)

  • May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble.
  • May the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

II. Blessings requested for the righteous (Verses 2-5)

  • May he send you help from the sanctuary.
  • May he grant you support from Zion.
  • May he remember your offerings and regard your sacrifices.
  • May he fulfill all your plans.
  • May he grant you the desires of your heart.

III. Confidence in God's deliverance (Verses 6-8)

  • Now I know that the Lord saves his anointed.
  • He will answer them from his holy heaven.
  • Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
  • They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.

IV. Final plea for God's salvation (Verses 9-10)

  • Save, Lord! May the King answer us when we call.

V. Assurance of God's victory (Verse 11)

  • The Lord is the one who gives victory to the king.
  • He answers the righteous when they call.

VI. Conclusion (Verse 12)

  • We will shout and raise our banners in the name of the Lord.
  • May the Lord fulfill all your petitions.

Note: The outline provided is based on a general understanding of Psalm 20 as a prayer for the righteous and their trust in God's deliverance. It may vary depending on the interpretation and analysis of the specific rhetorical flow of the text as ancient Hebrew wisdom literature.