Psalms 132 David's Zeal for the Temple and the Ark. God's Promises

 Psalms 132

David's Zeal for the Temple and the Ark. God's Promises

1 Remember David, O Lord, and all his afflictions.

2 How he swore to the Lord, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob, saying,

3 Surely I will not come into the tent where I dwell, nor go up to the bed where I sleep.

4 I will not give sleep to my eyes, nor slumber to my eyelids,

5 Until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.

6 Behold, we have heard of the ark in Ephrathah, and found it in the field of the forest.

7 We will go into his tabernacles; we will worship at his footstool.

8 Arise, O Lord, into your resting place, you and the ark of your strength.

9 Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let your saints rejoice.

10 For the sake of your servant David, do not turn away the face of your anointed.

11 The Lord has sworn to David in truth, and will not turn away from it: Of the fruit of your womb I will set upon your throne.

12 If your children keep my covenant and my testimonies which I will teach them, then their children also will sit upon your throne forever.

13 For the Lord has chosen Zion; he desired it as his dwelling place, saying,

14 This is my rest forever; I will dwell here, for I have desired it.

15 I will abundantly bless her food; I will satisfy her needy with bread.

16 I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will shout for joy.

17 There I will make the horn of David to bud; I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.

18 I will clothe her enemies with shame; but upon him his crown will flourish.