Psalm 132

Psalm 132

A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.

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,t3 “I will not go home;
I will not let myself rest.4 I will not let my eyes sleep
nor close my eyelids in slumber5 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 Jerusalemt;
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.”

PSALMS 132

The [Lord] Is Always //with His People

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  t 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 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  t 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  t I will give mighty power
to the kingdom of David.
Each of my chosen kings
will shine like a lamp

18 and wear a sparkling crown.
But I will disgrace
their enemies.”