[1] Lord, remember David and all his suffering. [2] He made a promise to the Lord. He made a promise to the Mighty God of Jacob. [3] He said, "I will not go home to my house. I will not lie down on my bed. [4] I will not close my eyes or let myself sleep [5] until I find a place for the Lord. I want to provide a home for the Mighty God of Jacob." [6] We heard about the Ark of the Covenant in Bethlehem. We found it at Kiriath Jearim. [7] Let's go to the Lord's house. Let's worship at his footstool. [8] Rise, Lord, and come to your resting place. Come with the Ark of the Covenant that shows your strength. [9] May your priests do what is right. May your people sing for joy. [10] For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your appointed king. [11] The Lord made a promise to David. It was a sure promise that he will not take back. He promised, "I will make one of your descendants rule as king after you. [12] But your sons must keep my agreement and the rules that I teach them. Then their sons after them will rule on your throne forever and ever." [13] The Lord has chosen Jerusalem. He wants it for his home. [14] He says, "This is my resting place forever. Here is where I want to stay. [15] I will bless her with plenty of food. I will fill her poor with food. [16] I will let her priests receive salvation. And those who worship me will really sing for joy. [17] "I will make a king come from the family of David. I will provide my appointed one descendants to rule after him. [18] I will cover his enemies with shame. But his crown will shine."
