[1] A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, [2] how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: [3] “I will not enter my house or get into my bed, [4] I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, [5] until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.” [6] We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar. [7] Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool. [8] Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength. [9] May Your priests be clothed with righteousness, and Your saints shout for joy. [10] For the sake of Your servant David, do not reject Your anointed one. [11] The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. [12] If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.” [13] For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: [14] “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home. [15] I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. [16] I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her saints will sing out in joy. [17] There I will make a horn grow for David; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one. [18] I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown upon him will gleam.”
