[1] Our LORD, don't forget David and how he suffered. [2] Mighty God of Jacob, remember how he promised: [3] "I won't go home or crawl into bed [4] or close my eyelids, [5] until I find a home for you, the mighty LORD God of Jacob." [6] When we were in Ephrath, we heard that the sacred chest was somewhere near Jaar. [7] Then we said, "Let's go to the throne of the LORD and worship at his feet." [8] Come to your new home, LORD, you and the sacred chest with all of its power. [9] Let victory be like robes for the priests; let your faithful people celebrate and shout. [10] David is your chosen one, so don't reject him. [11] You made a solemn promise to David, when you said, "I, the LORD, promise that someone in your family will always be king. [12] If they keep our agreement and follow my teachings, then someone in your family will rule forever." [13] You have gladly chosen Zion as your home, our LORD. [14] You said, "This is my home! I will live here forever. [15] I will bless Zion with food, and even the poor will eat until they are full. [16] Victory will be like robes for the priests, and its faithful people will celebrate and shout. [17] I will give mighty power to the kingdom of David. Each one of my chosen kings will shine like a lamp [18] and wear a sparkling crown. But I will disgrace their enemies."
