Psalms, chapter 132
The Lord Is Always with His People
ur Lord, don't forget David and how he suffered.
2Mighty God of Jacob, remember how he promised:
3“I won't go home or crawl into bed
4or close my eyelids, 5until I find a home for you,
the mighty Lord God of Jacob.”
6 When we were in Ephrath, we heard
that the sacred chest was somewhere near Jaar.
7Then we said, “Let's go to the throne of the Lord
and worship at his feet.”
8Come to your new home, Lord,
you and the sacred chest with all its power.
9Let victory be like robes for the priests;
let your faithful people celebrate and shout.
10David is your chosen one, so don't reject him.
11You made a solemn promise to David, when you said,
“I, the Lord, promise
that someone in your family will always be king.
12If they keep our agreement and follow my teachings,
then someone in your family will rule forever.”
13You have gladly chosen Zion as your home, our Lord.
14You said, “This is my home! I will live here forever.
15I will bless Zion with food,
and even the poor will eat until they are full.
16Victory will be like robes for the priests,
and its faithful people will celebrate and shout.
17I will give mighty power to the kingdom of David.
Each of my chosen kings will shine like a lamp
18and wear a sparkling crown.
But I will disgrace their enemies.”