Psalms 20:1-8 in English

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

² Send thee help from the sanctuary, And strengthen thee out of Zion;

³ Remember all thy offerings, And accept thy burnt-sacrifice; Selah

⁴ Grant thee thy heart’s desire, And fulfil all thy counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in thy salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions.

⁶ Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; He will answer him from his holy heaven With the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of the name of Jehovah our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen; But we are risen, and stand upright.

¹ For the end, a Psalm of David.

² O Lord, the king shall rejoice in thy strength; and in thy salvation he shall greatly exult.

³ Thou hast granted him the desire of his soul, and hast not withheld from him the request of his lips. Pause.

⁴ For thou hast prevented him with blessings of goodness: thou hast set upon his head a crown of precious stone.

⁵ He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him length of days for ever and ever.

⁶ His glory is great in thy salvation: thou wilt crown him with glory and majesty.

⁷ For thou wilt give him a blessing for ever and ever: thou wilt gladden him with joy with thy countenance.

⁸ For the king trusts in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Highest he shall not be moved.

¹ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

² Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

³ Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

⁴ Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

⁵ We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

⁶ Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

⁸ They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

¹ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

² Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

³ Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

⁴ Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

⁵ We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

⁶ Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

⁸ They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

¹ (21) For the end, a Psalm of David. O Lord, the king shall rejoice in your strength; and in your salvation he shall greatly exult.

² You have granted him the desire of his soul, and have not withheld from him the request of his lips. Pause.

³ For you have prevented him with blessings of goodness: you have set upon his head a crown of precious stone.

⁴ He asked life of you, and you gave him length of days for ever and ever.

⁵ His glory is great in your salvation: you will crown him with glory and majesty.

⁶ For you will give him a blessing for ever and ever: you will gladden him with joy with your countenance.

⁷ For the king trusts in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Highest he shall not be moved.

⁸ Let your hand be found by all your enemies: let your right hand find all that hate you.

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The LORD answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

² Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

³ Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah

⁴ Grant thee thy heart’s desire, and fulfill all thy counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy petitions.

⁶ Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he wilt answer him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will make mention of the name of the LORD our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

¹ I desire that Yahweh will answer you when you call out to him when you have troubles! God is the one whom ◄ our ancestor Jacob/the Israeli people► worshiped; I desire that he will protect you MTY from being harmed by your enemies.

² I desire/hope that he will reach out from his sacred temple and help you, and aid you from where he lives on Zion Hill.

³ I desire/hope that he will accept all the offerings that you give him to be burned on the altar, and all your other offerings.

⁴ I want him to give to you what you desire, and that you will be able to accomplish all that you desire to do.

⁵ When we hear that you have defeated your enemies, we will shout joyfully. We will lift up a banner proclaiming that it is God MTY who helps us (inc). I want Yahweh to do for you all that you request him to do.

⁶ I know now that Yahweh rescues me, the one whom he has chosen to be king. From his holy place in heaven he will answer me, and he will save me by his great power MTY.

⁷ Some kings trust that because they have chariots they will be able to defeat their enemies, and some trust that their horses will enable them to defeat their enemies, but we will trust in the power MTY of Yahweh our God.

⁸ Some kings will stumble and fall down, but we will be strong and ◄not be moved/continue standing firm►.

¹ (21) For the end, a Psalm of David. O Lord, the king shall rejoice in your strength; and in your salvation he shall greatly exult.

² You have granted him the desire of his soul, and have not withheld from him the request of his lips. Pause.

³ For you have prevented him with blessings of goodness: you have set upon his head a crown of precious stone.

⁴ He asked life of you, and you gave him length of days for ever and ever.

⁵ His glory is great in your salvation: you will crown him with glory and majesty.

⁶ For you will give him a blessing for ever and ever: you will gladden him with joy with your countenance.

⁷ For the king trusts in the Lord, and through the mercy of the Highest he shall not be moved.

⁸ Let your hand be found by all your enemies: let your right hand find all that hate you.

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

² send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,

³ remember all your offerings, and accept your burned sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May Yahweh grant all your requests.

⁶ Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

² send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,

³ remember all your offerings, and accept your burned sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May Yahweh grant all your requests.

⁶ Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

² send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,

³ remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfil all your counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.

⁶ Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

¹ To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David. May the Lord give ear to you in the day of trouble; may you be placed on high by the name of the God of Jacob;

² May he send you help from the holy place, and give you strength from Zion;

³ May he keep all your offerings in mind, and be pleased with the fat of your burned offerings; (Selah.)

⁴ May he give you your heart's desire, and put all your purposes into effect.

⁵ We will be glad in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will put up our flags: may the Lord give you all your requests.

⁶ Now am I certain that the Lord gives salvation to his king; he will give him an answer from his holy heaven with the strength of salvation in his right hand.

⁷ Some put their faith in carriages and some in horses; but we will be strong in the name of the Lord our God.

⁸ They are bent down and made low; but we have been lifted up.

¹ To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Jehovah answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob protect thee;

² May he send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

³ Remember all thine oblations, and accept thy burnt-offering; Selah.

⁴ Grant thee according to thy heart, and fulfil all thy counsels.

⁵ We will triumph in thy salvation, and in the name of our God will we set up our banners. Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions!

⁶ Now know I that Jehovah saveth his anointed; he answereth him from the heavens of his holiness, with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some make mention of chariots, and some of horses, but we of the name of Jehovah our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen; but we are risen and stand upright.

¹ Unto the end. A psalm for David.

² In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly.

³ Thou hast given him his heart’s desire: and hast not withholden from him the will of his lips.

⁴ For thou hast prevented him with blessings of sweetness: thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones.

⁵ He asked life of thee: and thou hast given him length of days for ever and ever.

⁶ His glory is great in thy salvation: glory and great beauty shalt thou lay upon him.

⁷ For thou shalt give him to be a blessing for ever and ever: thou shalt make him joyful in gladness with thy countenance.

⁸ For the king hopeth in the Lord: and through the mercy of the most High he shall not be moved.

¹ For the music director. A psalm of David. May the Lord answer you when you are in trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

² May the Lord send you help from the sanctuary, and may he support you from Zion.

³ May the Lord remember all your offerings, and accept all your burnt sacrifices. Selah.

⁴ May the Lord give you whatever you really want; may he make all your plans successful.

⁵ May we shout for joy over your victory, and set up banners in the name of our God. May the Lord answer all your requests.

⁶ Now I know that the Lord saves the one he has anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, and save his anointed by his powerful right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots and some in war horses, but we trust in who the Lord our God is.

⁸ They collapse and fall down, but we rise and stand up.

¹ To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. The Lord heare thee in the day of trouble: the name of ye God of Iaakob defend thee:

² Send thee helpe from the Sanctuarie, and strengthen thee out of Zion.

³ Let him remember all thine offerings, and turne thy burnt offerings into asshes. Selah:

⁴ And graunt thee according to thine heart, and fulfill all thy purpose:

⁵ That we may reioyce in thy saluation, and set vp the banner in the Name of our God, when the Lord shall performe all thy petitions.

⁶ Now know I that the Lord will helpe his anointed, and will heare him from his Sanctuarie, by the mightie helpe of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the Name of ye Lord our God.

⁸ They are brought downe and fallen, but we are risen, and stand vpright.

¹ (20-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (20-2) The LORD answer thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob set thee up on high;

² (20-3) Send forth thy help from the sanctuary, and support thee out of Zion;

³ (20-4) Receive the memorial of all thy meal-offerings, and accept the fat of thy burnt-sacrifice; Selah

⁴ (20-5) Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

⁵ (20-6) We will shout for joy in thy victory, and in the name of our God we will set up our standards; the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

⁶ (20-7) Now know I that the LORD saveth His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven with the mighty acts of His saving right hand.

⁷ (20-8) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will make mention of the name of the LORD our God.

⁸ (20-9) They are bowed down and fallen; but we are risen, and stand upright.

¹ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; The name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

² Send thee help from the sanctuary, And strengthen thee out of Zion;

³ Remember all thy offerings, And accept thy burnt sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ Grant thee according to thine own heart, And fulfil all thy counsel.

⁵ We will rejoice in thy salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: The Lord fulfil all thy petitions.

⁶ Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; He will hear him from his holy heaven With the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

⁸ They are brought down and fallen: But we are risen, and stand upright.

¹ “To the chief musician, a psalm of David.” (20:2) May the Lord answer thee on the day of distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect thee;

² (20:3) May he send thee help from the sanctuary, and support thee from Zion;

³ (20:4) May he remember all thy meat-offerings, and accept in favor thy burnt-sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ (20:5) May he grant thee according to thy own heart, and fulfill all thy resolves.

⁵ (20:6) We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God will we upraise our banners: may the Lord fulfill all thy petitions.

⁶ (20:7) Now I know that the Lord saveth his anointed: he will answer him from his holy heavens, with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ (20:8) Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will invoke the name of the Lord our God.

⁸ (20:9) They are prostrate and fallen; but we are risen up and stand erect.

¹ For the end, a Psalm of David.

² O Lord, the king shall rejoice in thy strength; And in thy salvation he shall greatly exult.

³ Thou hast granted him the desire of his soul, And hast not withheld from him the request of his lips. Pause.

⁴ For thou hast prevented him with blessings of goodness: Thou hast set upon his head a crown of precious stone.

⁵ He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him Length of days forever and ever.

⁶ His glory is great in thy salvation: Thou wilt crown him with glory and majesty.

⁷ For thou wilt give him a blessing forever and ever: Thou wilt gladden him with joy with thy countenance.

⁸ For the king trusts in the Lord, And through the mercy of the Highest he shall not be moved.

¹ “For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” May Jehovah hear thee in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend thee!

² May he send thee help from his sanctuary, And strengthen thee out of Zion!

³ May he have regard to all thine offerings, And accept thy burnt sacrifice! Pause.

⁴ May he grant thee thy heart's desire, And fulfill all thy purposes!

⁵ We will rejoice in thy protection, And in the name of our God will we set up our banners, When Jehovah hath fulfilled all thy petitions.

⁶ Now I know that Jehovah helpeth his anointed; That he heareth him from his holy heaven, And aideth him with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some glory in chariots, and some in horses, But we in the name of Jehovah our God.

⁸ They stumble and fall, But we stand and are erect.

¹ For the leader. A psalm of David. The Lord answer you in the day of distress, the name of the Jacob's God protect you,

² sending you help from the temple, out of Zion supporting you.

³ All your meal-offerings may he remember, your burnt-offerings look on with favour. Selah

⁴ May he grant you your heart's desire, and bring all your plans to pass.

⁵ We will shout then for joy at your victory, and rejoice in the name of our God. May the Lord grant your every request.

⁶ Now I am sure that the Lord will help his anointed. From his temple in heaven he will answer by his mighty triumphant right hand.

⁷ Some in chariots are strong, some in horses; but our strength is the Lord our God.

⁸ They will totter and fall, while we rise and stand firm.

¹ For the leader. A psalm of David. The Lord answer you in the day of distress, the name of the Jacob's God protect you,

² sending you help from the temple, out of Zion supporting you.

³ All your meal-offerings may he remember, your burnt-offerings look on with favor. Selah

⁴ May he grant you your heart's desire, and bring all your plans to pass.

⁵ We will shout then for joy at your victory, and rejoice in the name of our God. May the Lord grant your every request.

⁶ Now I am sure that the Lord will help his anointed. From his temple in heaven he will answer by his mighty triumphant right hand.

⁷ Some in chariots are strong, some in horses; but our strength is the Lord our God.

⁸ They will totter and fall, while we rise and stand firm.

¹ May Adonai answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob Supplanter set you up on high,

² send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion Mountain ridge, Marking,

³ remember all your offerings, and accept your burned sacrifice. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

⁴ May He grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in your yishu'ah ·salvation·. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May Adonai grant all your requests.

⁶ Now I know that Adonai saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the yesha' ·saving· strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of Yahweh Eloheikhem Yahweh our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

¹ For the chief musician. A psalm of David. May Yahweh help you in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you

² and send help from the holy place to support you from Zion.

³ May he call to mind all your offerings and accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah

⁴ May he grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.

⁵ Then we will rejoice in your victory, and, in the name of our God, we will raise banners. May Yahweh grant all your petitions.

⁶ Now I know that Yahweh will rescue his anointed one; he will answer him from his holy heaven with the strength of his right hand that can rescue him.

⁷ Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we call on Yahweh our God.

⁸ They will be brought down and fall, but we will rise and stand upright!

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

² send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,

³ remember all your offerings, and accept your burned sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May Yahweh grant all your requests.

⁶ Now I know that Yahweh saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of Yahweh our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

² send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,

³ remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfil all your counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.

⁶ Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

¹ To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee.

² Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion.

³ Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt-sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ Grant thee according to thy own heart, and fulfill all thy counsel.

⁵ We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy petitions.

⁶ Now I know that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

⁸ They are brought down and fallen: but we are raised, and stand upright.

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

² send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,

³ remember all your offerings, and accept your burned sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.

⁶ Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

¹ For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,

² send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,

³ remember all your offerings, and accept your burnt sacrifice. Selah.

⁴ May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfil all your counsel.

⁵ We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.

⁶ Now I know that the LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven, with the saving strength of his right hand.

⁷ Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.

⁸ They are bowed down and fallen, but we rise up, and stand upright.

¹ To victory, the psalm of David. The Lord hear thee in the day of tribulation; the name of God of Jacob defend thee.

² Send he help to thee from the holy place; and from Zion defend he thee.

³ Be he mindful of all thy sacrifice; and thy burnt sacrifice be made fat.

⁴ Give he to thee after thine heart; and confirm he all thy counsel.

⁵ We shall be glad in thine health; and we shall be magnified in the name of our God. The Lord ful fill all thine askings;

⁶ now I have known, that the Lord hath made safe his christ. He shall hear him from his holy heaven; the health of his right hand is in powers.

⁷ These, that is, adversaries, trust in chariots, and these in horses; but we shall inwardly call in the name of our Lord God.

⁸ They be bound, and felled down; but we have risen, and be raised.

¹ To victory, the psalm of David. The Lord hear thee in the day of tribulation; the name of God of Jacob defend thee. (For the choirmaster, a song by David. May the Lord answer thee in the day of trouble; may the name of the God of Jacob defend thee.)

² Send he help to thee from the holy place; and from Zion defend he thee.

³ Be he mindful of all thy sacrifice; and thy burnt sacrifice be made fat. (May he remember all thy offerings; yea, may he be pleased with thy rich offerings or with thy burnt sacrifices.)

⁴ Give he to thee after thine heart; and confirm he all thy counsel. (May he give he thee thy heart’s desire; yea, may he grant success to all thy plans.)

⁵ We shall be glad in thine health; and we shall be magnified in the name of our God. The Lord ful fill all thine askings; (We shall be glad for thy victory or We shall be glad for thy salvation, or thy deliverance; and we shall magnify the name of our God. May the Lord grant all thy requests;)

⁶ now I have known, that the Lord hath made safe his christ. He shall hear him from his holy heaven; the health of his right hand is in powers. (now I know that the Lord hath saved his anointed king. He shall answer him from his holy heaven; with the saving power of his right hand.)

⁷ These, that is, adversaries, trust in chariots, and these in horses; but we shall inwardly call in the name of our Lord God. (Some, that is, our adversaries, trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we shall call on the name of the Lord our God.)

⁸ They be bound, and felled down; but we have risen, and be raised. (They stumbled, and fell; but we have risen, and stand upright.)

¹ To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Jehovah doth answer thee, In a day of adversity, The name of the God of Jacob doth set thee on high,

² He doth send thy help from the sanctuary, And from Zion doth support thee,

³ He doth remember all thy presents, And thy burnt-offering doth reduce to ashes. Selah.

⁴ He doth give to thee according to thy heart, And all thy counsel doth fulfil.

⁵ We sing of thy salvation, And in the name of our God set up a banner. Jehovah doth fulfil all thy requests.

⁶ Now I have known That Jehovah hath saved His anointed, He answereth him from His holy heavens, With the saving might of His right hand.

⁷ Some of chariots, and some of horses, And we of the name of Jehovah our God Make mention.

⁸ They — they have bowed and have fallen, And we have risen and station ourselves upright.