1 O Lord, remember David and all of his suffering.

2 R emember how he swore to the Lord, and how he made a promise to the Powerful One of Jacob:

3 “ For sure I will not go into my house or lie on my bed,

4 o r let sleep come and close my eyes,

5 u ntil I find a place for the Lord, a house of worship for the Powerful One of Jacob.”

6 S ee, we heard about it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar.

7 L et us go into the House of God. Let us worship at His feet.

8 R ise up, O Lord. Go to the place where You can rest, You and the special box of the Way of Worship which is Your strength.

9 L et Your religious leaders be dressed with what is right and good. And let those who belong to You sing for joy.

10 B ecause of David Your servant, do not turn away from Your chosen one.

11 T he Lord has made a sure promise to David that He will never break: “I will set upon your throne your own children.

12 I f your sons will keep My Law and My Word which I will teach them, then their sons will sit upon your throne forever.”

13 F or the Lord has chosen Zion. He has wanted it for a place to live:

14 “ This is the place where I can rest forever. Here I will live, for I have wanted it.

15 I will give her many good things. I will give her poor people much bread.

16 I will dress her religious leaders with saving power. And those in her that belong to Me will sing for joy.

17 T here I will make the horn of David grow and will make a lamp ready for My chosen one.

18 I will dress those who hate him with shame. But the crown on him will shine.”