PHP/MySQL Syntax

[webmaster1721]

I am migrating from one server to a different server and my PHP/MySQL queries no longer work.

Old query (on former server) example:
@("UPDATE layout SET columns='$columns' LIMIT 1");

The only way I can get the query to work on the new server is to modify this way:
@("UPDATE layout SET columns='$columns' LIMIT 1");

Does anyone know why the `is required? Is there a global/configuration setting I can change to make my old syntax work? I have many scripts that require updating as a result. Thanks.

[LordShryku]

"columns" is a reserved word

http://dev.mysql.com/doc/mysql/en/Reserved_words.html

[webmaster1721]

Somedays you just can't see beyond the tip of your nose. Thanks.