1LORD, remember Davidand all that he suffered.
2He 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.
4I will not let my eyes sleepnor close my eyelids in slumber
5until I find a place to build a house for the LORD,a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel.”
6We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah;then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar.
7Let us go to the sanctuary of the LORD;let us worship at the footstool of his throne.
8Arise, O LORD, and enter your resting place,along with the Ark, the symbol of your power.
9May your priests be clothed in godliness;may your loyal servants sing for joy.
10For the sake of your servant David,do not reject the king you have anointed.
11The LORD swore an oath to Davidwith a promise he will never take back:“I will place one of your descendantson your throne.
12If your descendants obey the terms of my covenantand the laws that I teach them,then your royal linewill continue forever and ever.”
13For 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.
15I will bless this city and make it prosperous;I will satisfy its poor with food.
16I will clothe its priests with godliness;its faithful servants will sing for joy.
17Here I will increase the power of David;my anointed one will be a light for my people.
18I will clothe his enemies with shame,but he will be a glorious king.”