[1] O LORD, for David's sake remember all his strenuous effort, [2] and how he made a vow to the LORD, and swore an oath to the Powerful One of Jacob. [3] He said, "I will not enter my own home, or get into my bed. [4] I will not allow my eyes to sleep, or my eyelids to slumber, [5] until I find a place for the LORD, a fine dwelling place for the Powerful One of Jacob." [6] Look, we heard about it in Ephrathah; we found it in the territory of Jaar. [7] Let us go to his dwelling place. Let us worship before his footstool. [8] Ascend, O LORD, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength. [9] May your priests be clothed with integrity. May your loyal followers shout for joy. [10] For the sake of David, your servant, do not reject your chosen king. [11] The LORD made a reliable promise to David; he will not go back on his word. He said, "I will place one of your descendants on your throne. [12] If your sons keep my covenant and the rules I teach them, their sons will also sit on your throne forever." [13] Certainly the LORD has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home. [14] He said, "This will be my resting place forever; I will live here, for I have chosen it. [15] I will abundantly supply what she needs; I will give her poor all the food they need. [16] I will protect her priests, and her godly people will shout exuberantly. [17] There I will make David strong; I have determined that my chosen king's dynasty will continue. [18] I will humiliate his enemies, and his crown will shine."
