[1] LORD, remember David and all that he suffered. [2] He made a solemn promise to the LORD. He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel, [3] "I will not go home; I will not let myself rest. [4] I will not let my eyes sleep nor close my eyelids in slumber [5] until I find a place to build a house for the LORD, a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel." [6] We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah; then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar. [7] Let us go to the sanctuary of the LORD; let us worship at the footstool of his throne. [8] Arise, O LORD, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power. [9] May your priests be clothed in godliness; may your loyal servants sing for joy. [10] For the sake of your servant David, do not reject the king you have anointed. [11] The LORD swore an oath to David with a promise he will never take back: "I will place one of your descendants on your throne. [12] If your descendants obey the terms of my covenant and the laws that I teach them, then your royal line will continue forever and ever." [13] For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem; he has desired it for his home. [14] "This is my resting place forever," he said. "I will live here, for this is the home I desired. [15] I will bless this city and make it prosperous; I will satisfy its poor with food. [16] I will clothe its priests with godliness; its faithful servants will sing for joy. [17] Here I will increase the power of David; my anointed one will be a light for my people. [18] I will clothe his enemies with shame, but he will be a glorious king."
