Psalms Chapter 132 (NIV)
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Psalm 132A song of ascents.O Lord, remember Davidand all the hardships he endured.
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He swore an oath to the Lordand made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:
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“I will not enter my houseor go to my bed—
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I will allow no sleep to my eyes,no slumber to my eyelids,
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till I find a place for the Lord,a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
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We heard it in Ephrathah,we came upon it in the fields of Jaar:
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“Let us go to his dwelling place;let us worship at his footstool—
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arise, O Lord, and come to your resting place,you and the ark of your might.
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May your priests be clothed with righteousness;may your saints sing for joy.”
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For the sake of David your servant,do not reject your anointed one.
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The Lord swore an oath to David,a sure oath that he will not revoke:“One of your own descendantsI will place on your throne—
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if your sons keep my covenantand the statutes I teach them,then their sons will siton your throne for ever and ever.”
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For the Lord has chosen Zion,he has desired it for his dwelling:
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“This is my resting place for ever and ever;here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it—
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I will bless her with abundant provisions;her poor will I satisfy with food.
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I will clothe her priests with salvation,and her saints will ever sing for joy.
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“Here I will make a horn grow for Davidand set up a lamp for my anointed one.
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I will clothe his enemies with shame,but the crown on his head will be resplendent.”
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