[1] LORD, remember David and all his suffering. [2] He made an oath to the LORD, a promise to the Mighty God of Jacob. [3] He said, "I will not go home to my house, or lie down on my bed, [4] or 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 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 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, a sure promise that he will not take back. He promised, "I will make one of your descendants rule as king after you. [12] If your sons 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; I will fill her poor with food. [16] I will cover her priests with 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."
