Psalms 132 : 1 (ERVEN)
A song for going up to the Temple. Lord, remember how David suffered.
Psalms 132 : 2 (ERVEN)
He made a promise to you, Lord, an oath to the Mighty God of Jacob.
Psalms 132 : 3 (ERVEN)
He said, "I will not go into my house or lie down on my bed.
Psalms 132 : 4 (ERVEN)
I will not sleep or let my eyes rest,
Psalms 132 : 5 (ERVEN)
until I find a home for the Lord, a tent for the Mighty God of Jacob!"
Psalms 132 : 6 (ERVEN)
We heard about this in Ephrathah. We found the Box of the Agreement at Kiriath Jearim.
Psalms 132 : 7 (ERVEN)
Now, let's go to the Lord's house. Let's worship at his throne.
Psalms 132 : 8 (ERVEN)
Lord, get up and go to your resting place; go with the Box that shows your power.
Psalms 132 : 9 (ERVEN)
May your priests be clothed in victory and your loyal followers be filled with joy.
Psalms 132 : 10 (ERVEN)
For the sake of your servant David, don't reject your chosen king.
Psalms 132 : 11 (ERVEN)
The Lord made a promise to David, an oath of loyalty to him: "I will always put one of your descendants on your throne.
Psalms 132 : 12 (ERVEN)
If your descendants obey my agreement and the laws I teach them, then the king will always be someone from your family."
Psalms 132 : 13 (ERVEN)
The Lord has chosen Zion to be the place for his Temple, the place he wanted for his home.
Psalms 132 : 14 (ERVEN)
He said, "This will always be my place of rest. This is where I want to sit on my throne.
Psalms 132 : 15 (ERVEN)
I will bless this city with plenty of food. Even the poor will have enough to eat.
Psalms 132 : 16 (ERVEN)
I will clothe the priests with salvation, and my followers will be filled with joy.
Psalms 132 : 17 (ERVEN)
This is where I will make David's family strong. I will never let the lamp of my chosen king stop burning.
Psalms 132 : 18 (ERVEN)
I will cover his enemies with shame, and on his head will be a shining crown."
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