Psalms 132 : 1 (NLT)
LORD, remember David and all that he suffered.
Psalms 132 : 2 (NLT)
He made a solemn promise to the LORD. He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,
Psalms 132 : 3 (NLT)
"I will not go home; I will not let myself rest.
Psalms 132 : 4 (NLT)
I will not let my eyes sleep nor close my eyelids in slumber
Psalms 132 : 5 (NLT)
until I find a place to build a house for the LORD, a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel."
Psalms 132 : 6 (NLT)
We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah; then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar.
Psalms 132 : 7 (NLT)
Let us go to the sanctuary of the LORD; let us worship at the footstool of his throne.
Psalms 132 : 8 (NLT)
Arise, O LORD, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power.
Psalms 132 : 9 (NLT)
May your priests be clothed in godliness; may your loyal servants sing for joy.
Psalms 132 : 10 (NLT)
For the sake of your servant David, do not reject the king you have anointed.
Psalms 132 : 11 (NLT)
The LORD swore an oath to David with a promise he will never take back: "I will place one of your descendants on your throne.
Psalms 132 : 12 (NLT)
If your descendants obey the terms of my covenant and the laws that I teach them, then your royal line will continue forever and ever."
Psalms 132 : 13 (NLT)
For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem; he has desired it for his home.
Psalms 132 : 14 (NLT)
"This is my resting place forever," he said. "I will live here, for this is the home I desired.
Psalms 132 : 15 (NLT)
I will bless this city and make it prosperous; I will satisfy its poor with food.
Psalms 132 : 16 (NLT)
I will clothe its priests with godliness; its faithful servants will sing for joy.
Psalms 132 : 17 (NLT)
Here I will increase the power of David; my anointed one will be a light for my people.
Psalms 132 : 18 (NLT)
I will clothe his enemies with shame, but he will be a glorious king." A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David.
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