A song for going up to the Temple.[617]
<1> Lord, remember how David suffered.
<2> He made a promise to you, Lord,
an oath to the Mighty God of Jacob.[618]
<3> He said, "I will not go into my house
or lie down on my bed,
<4> I will not sleep
or let my eyes rest,
<5> until I find a home for the Lord,
a tent for the Mighty God of Jacob!"
<6> We heard about this in Ephrathah.[619]
We found the Box of the Agreement[620] at Kiriath Jearim.[621]
<7> Now, let's go to the Holy Tent.
Let's worship at God's throne.[622]
<8> Lord, get up[623] and go to your resting place;
go with the Box that shows your power.
<9> May your priests be clothed in victory,
and your loyal followers be filled with joy.
<10> For the sake of your servant David,
don't reject your chosen king.[624]
<11> The Lord made a promise to David,
an oath of loyalty to him:
"I will always put one of your descendants on your throne.
<12> David, if your descendants obey my agreement
and the laws that I teach them,
then someone from your family
will always be the king."
<13> The Lord has chosen Zion[625] to be the place for his Temple,
the place he wanted for his home.
<14> He said,
"This will always be my place of rest.
This is where I want to sit on my throne.
<15> I will bless this city with plenty of food.
Even the poor will have enough to eat.
<16> I will clothe the priests with salvation,
and my followers will be filled with joy.
<17> This is where I will make David's family strong.
I will never let the lamp of my chosen king stop burning.
<18> I will cover his enemies with shame,
and on his head will be a shining crown."
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