[1] Eternal One, don't let the suffering of our father David be forgotten- for his sake, remember! [2] Remember the pledge he made, how he poured out his heart to the Eternal, the promise he made to the Mighty One of Jacob: [3] He said, "I will not go inside my house or lie down in my bed; [4] I will not even rest my eyes- I will not take comfort in sleep- [5] Until I find a dwelling place for You, the Eternal, a holy residence dedicated to the Mighty One of Jacob." [6] We heard rumors of the holy ark in Ephrathah, and later we found it in the field of Jaar. [7] Let us journey to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool. [8] Eternal One, arise and go to Your new home- You and the ark of Your strength. [9] Let every priest join the march wearing righteousness, and let songs of joy erupt from the hearts and mouths of Your godly ones. [10] For the well-being of Your anointed servant, do not turn Your back on David. [11] The Eternal made His own promise, sworn in truth to David, an oath which He cannot, will not break: "I will continue your dynasty, David; one of your descendants will sit on your throne. [12] If your children obey My covenant and follow the statutes which I shall teach them, And if they remain faithful, their children will also sit upon your throne-forever." [13] For the Eternal selected Zion; He desired it as His holy place of residence. [14] "This is My sanctuary, My resting place, forever and ever; I will remain here, for this is what I have desired. [15] I will bless Zion with an endless supply of all she needs; I will satisfy the bellies of her hungry with bread. [16] I will clothe her priests with salvation, and songs of joy will erupt from the hearts and mouths of her godly people. [17] "From there I will make the strength of David's kingdom grow and prepare a lamp for My anointed one. [18] I will clothe his enemies with a garment of shame; but as for David's son, his crown will shine brightly like the sun."
