132:5 until I find a place for the Lord. I want to provide a home for the Mighty God of Jacob.”
132:6 We heard about the Ark in Bethlehem. We found it at Kiriath Jearim.
132:7 Let’s go to the Lord’s house. Let’s worship at his footstool.
132:8 Rise, Lord, and come to your resting place; come with the Ark that shows your strength.
132:9 May your priests do what is right. May your people sing for joy.
132:10 For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your appointed king.
132:11 The Lord made a promise to David, a sure promise that he will not take back. He promised, “I will make one of your descendants rule as king after you.
132:12 If your sons keep my agreement and the rules that I teach them, then their sons after them will rule on your throne forever and ever.”
132:13 The Lord has chosen Jerusalem; he wants it for his home.
132:14 He says, “This is my resting place forever. Here is where I want to stay.
132:15 I will bless her with plenty; I will fill her poor with food.
132:16 I will cover her priests with salvation, and those who worship me will really sing for joy.
132:17 “I will make a king come from the family of David. I will provide my appointed one descendants to rule after him.
132:18 I will cover his enemies with shame, but his crown will shine.”
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