1 O Lord, for David’s sake rememberall his strenuous effort,
2 and how he made a vow to the Lord,and swore an oath to the powerful ruler of Jacob.
3 He said, “I will not enter my own home,or get into my bed.
4 I will not allow my eyes to sleep,or my eyelids to slumber,
5 until I find a place for the Lord,a fine dwelling place for the powerful ruler of Jacob.”
6 Look, we heard about it in Ephrathah,we found it in the territory of Jaar.
7 Let us go to his dwelling place!Let us worship before his footstool!
8 Ascend, O Lord, to your resting place,you and the ark of your strength!
9 May your priests be clothed with integrity!May your loyal followers shout for joy!
10 For the sake of David, your servant,do not reject your chosen king!
11 The Lord made a reliable promise to David;he will not go back on his word.He said, “I will place one of your descendants on your throne.
12 If your sons keep my covenantand the rules I teach them,their sons will also sit on your throne forever.”
13 Certainly the Lord has chosen Zion;he decided to make it his home.
14 He said, “This will be my resting place forever;I will live here, for I have chosen it.
15 I will abundantly supply what she needs;I will give her poor all the food they need.
16 I will protect her priests,and her godly people will shout exuberantly.
17 There I will make David strong;I have determined that my chosen king’s dynasty will continue.
18 I will humiliate his enemies,and his crown will shine.