1. lord, remember Davidand all that he suffered.
2. He made a solemn promise to the lord.He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,
3. “I will not go home;I will not let myself rest.
4. I will not let my eyes sleepnor close my eyelids in slumber
5. until I find a place to build a house for the lord,a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel.”
6. We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah;then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar.
7. Let us go to the sanctuary of the lord;let us worship at the footstool of his throne.
8. Arise, O lord, and enter your resting place,along with the Ark, the symbol of your power.
9. May your priests be clothed in godliness;may your loyal servants sing for joy.
10. For the sake of your servant David,do not reject the king you have anointed.
11. The lord swore an oath to Davidwith a promise he will never take back:“I will place one of your descendantson your throne.
12. If your descendants obey the terms of my covenantand the laws that I teach them,then your royal linewill continue forever and ever.”
13. For the lord has chosen Jerusalem;he has desired it for his home.
14. “This is my resting place forever,” he said.“I will live here, for this is the home I desired.
15. I will bless this city and make it prosperous;I will satisfy its poor with food.
16. I will clothe its priests with godliness;its faithful servants will sing for joy.
17. Here I will increase the power of David;my anointed one will be a light for my people.
18. I will clothe his enemies with shame,but he will be a glorious king.”