Psalm 132

LORD , remember David,

and all the hardships he endured;

How he swore an oath to the LORD

and vowed a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:

"I will not come under the roof of my house,

nor climb up into my bed;

I will not allow my eyes to sleep,

nor let my eyelids slumber;

Until I find a place for the LORD ,

a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob."

"The ark! We heard it was in Ephratah;

we found it in the fields of Jearim.

Let us go to God's dwelling place;

let us fall upon our knees before his footstool."

Arise, O LORD , into your resting-place,

you and the ark of your strength.

Let your priests be clothed with righteousness;

let your faithful people sing with joy.

For your servant David's sake,

do not turn away the face of your Anointed.

The LORD has sworn an oath to David;

in truth, he will not break it:

"A son, the fruit of your body

will I set upon your throne.

If your children keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them,

their children will sit upon your throne for evermore."

For the LORD has chosen Zion;

he has desired her for his habitation:

"This shall be my resting-place for ever;

here will I dwell, for I delight in her.

I will surely bless her provisions,

and satisfy her poor with bread.

I will clothe her priests with salvation,

and her faithful people will rejoice and sing.

There will I make the horn of David flourish;

I have prepared a lamp for my Anointed.

As for his enemies, I will clothe them with shame;

but as for him, his crown will shine."