Psalms 132 : 1 (NET)
[A song of ascents.] O LORD, for David's sake remember all his strenuous effort,
Psalms 132 : 2 (NET)
and how he made a vow to the LORD, and swore an oath to the powerful ruler of Jacob.
Psalms 132 : 3 (NET)
He said, "I will not enter my own home, or get into my bed.
Psalms 132 : 4 (NET)
I will not allow my eyes to sleep, or my eyelids to slumber,
Psalms 132 : 5 (NET)
until I find a place for the LORD, a fine dwelling place for the powerful ruler of Jacob."
Psalms 132 : 6 (NET)
Look, we heard about it in Ephrathah, we found it in the territory of Jaar.
Psalms 132 : 7 (NET)
Let us go to his dwelling place! Let us worship before his footstool!
Psalms 132 : 8 (NET)
Ascend, O LORD, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength!
Psalms 132 : 9 (NET)
May your priests be clothed with integrity! May your loyal followers shout for joy!
Psalms 132 : 10 (NET)
For the sake of David, your servant, do not reject your chosen king!
Psalms 132 : 11 (NET)
The LORD made a reliable promise to David; he will not go back on his word. He said, "I will place one of your descendants on your throne.
Psalms 132 : 12 (NET)
If your sons keep my covenant and the rules I teach them, their sons will also sit on your throne forever."
Psalms 132 : 13 (NET)
Certainly the LORD has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.
Psalms 132 : 14 (NET)
He said, "This will be my resting place forever; I will live here, for I have chosen it.
Psalms 132 : 15 (NET)
I will abundantly supply what she needs; I will give her poor all the food they need.
Psalms 132 : 16 (NET)
I will protect her priests, and her godly people will shout exuberantly.
Psalms 132 : 17 (NET)
There I will make David strong; I have determined that my chosen king's dynasty will continue.
Psalms 132 : 18 (NET)
I will humiliate his enemies, and his crown will shine.
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