This psalm is a prayer from God’s people for their king. They appeal to the LORD to enter into the plans and purposes of their king and give him salvation (success and deliverance when he faces trouble). They express trust, not in their mighty army (horses and chariots) nor in their gross national product. They trust in the LORD. They realize that success as a nation only comes when the LORD saves their leaders.
LORD, save our leaders – in every sense of the word.
Psalm 20