Psalm 132

1 <A Song of Ascents. > LORD, remember David and all his affliction,NHEB — Psalm 132:1

2 how he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:NHEB — Psalm 132:2

3 "Surely I will not come into the structure of my house, nor go up into my bed;NHEB — Psalm 132:3

4 I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids;NHEB — Psalm 132:4

5 until I find out a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob."NHEB — Psalm 132:5

6 Look, we heard of it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar:NHEB — Psalm 132:6

7 "We will go into his dwelling place. We will worship at his footstool.NHEB — Psalm 132:7

8 Arise, LORD, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength.NHEB — Psalm 132:8

9 Let your priest be clothed with righteousness. Let your faithful ones shout for joy."NHEB — Psalm 132:9

10 For your servant David's sake, do not turn away the face of your anointed one.NHEB — Psalm 132:10

11 The LORD has sworn to David in truth. He will not turn from it: "I will set the fruit of your body on your throne.NHEB — Psalm 132:11

12 If your children will keep my covenant, my testimony that I will teach them, their children also will sit on your throne forevermore."NHEB — Psalm 132:12

13 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling.NHEB — Psalm 132:13

14 "This is my resting place forever. Here I will live, for I have desired it.NHEB — Psalm 132:14

15 I will abundantly bless her provision. I will satisfy her poor with bread.NHEB — Psalm 132:15

16 Her priests I will also clothe with salvation. Her faithful ones will shout aloud for joy.NHEB — Psalm 132:16

17 There I will make the horn of David to bud. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.NHEB — Psalm 132:17

18 I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on himself, his crown will be resplendent."NHEB — Psalm 132:18