Psalms 132

1 A song for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. Lord, remember David, and all that he went through.

2 He made a promise to the Lord, a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:

3 “I will not go home, I will not go to bed,

4 I will not go to sleep, I will not take a nap,

5 until I find a place where the Lord can live, a home for the Mighty One of Jacob.”

6 In Ephrathah we received information about the Ark of Agreement, and we found it in fields near Jaar.

7 Let's go to the place where the Lord lives and bow down at his feet in worship.

8 Come, Lord, and enter your home, together with your Ark of your power.

9 May your priests wear goodness like clothing; may your faithful people shout for joy.

10 For the sake of your servant David, don't reject the king you have chosen.

11 The Lord made a solemn promise to David, one he will never cancel—“I will put one of your descendants on your throne.

12 If your sons keep to my agreement and my laws that I will teach them, then their sons will always occupy your throne.”

13 For the Lord has chosen Zion, wanting to make his home there, saying:

14 “This will always be my home; this is where I want to live.

15 I will provide the people of the city with all they need; I will feed the poor.

16 I will clothe its priests with salvation; and its faithful people will shout for joy.

17 I will make the line of David even more powerful. I have prepared a lamp for my chosen king.

18 I will humiliate his enemies, but the crown he wears will shine brightly.”