Psalms 132 : 1 (NCV)
Lord, remember David and all his suffering.
Psalms 132 : 2 (NCV)
He made an oath to the Lord, a promise to the Mighty God of Jacob.
Psalms 132 : 3 (NCV)
He said, "I will not go home to my house, or lie down on my bed,
Psalms 132 : 4 (NCV)
or close my eyes, or let myself sleep
Psalms 132 : 5 (NCV)
until I find a place for the Lord. I want to provide a home for the Mighty God of Jacob."
Psalms 132 : 6 (NCV)
We heard about the Ark in Bethlehem. We found it at Kiriath Jearim.
Psalms 132 : 7 (NCV)
Let's go to the Lord's house. Let's worship at his footstool.
Psalms 132 : 8 (NCV)
Rise, Lord, and come to your resting place; come with the Ark that shows your strength.
Psalms 132 : 9 (NCV)
May your priests do what is right. May your people sing for joy.
Psalms 132 : 10 (NCV)
For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your appointed king.
Psalms 132 : 11 (NCV)
The Lord made a promise to David, a sure promise that he will not take back. He promised, "I will make one of your descendants rule as king after you.
Psalms 132 : 12 (NCV)
If your sons keep my agreement and the rules that I teach them, then their sons after them will rule on your throne forever and ever."
Psalms 132 : 13 (NCV)
The Lord has chosen Jerusalem; he wants it for his home.
Psalms 132 : 14 (NCV)
He says, "This is my resting place forever. Here is where I want to stay.
Psalms 132 : 15 (NCV)
I will bless her with plenty; I will fill her poor with food.
Psalms 132 : 16 (NCV)
I will cover her priests with salvation, and those who worship me will really sing for joy.
Psalms 132 : 17 (NCV)
"I will make a king come from the family of David. I will provide my appointed one descendants to rule after him.
Psalms 132 : 18 (NCV)
I will cover his enemies with shame, but his crown will shine." A song for going up to worship. Of David.
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