Psalms 132

God's Promise to David and the Blessings on Zion

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Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions:

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How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the mighty God of Jacob;

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Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;

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I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids,

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Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.

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See, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.

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We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.

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Arise, O LORD, into your rest; you, and the ark of your strength.

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Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; and let your saints shout for joy.

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For your servant David’s sake turn not away the face of your anointed.

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The LORD has sworn in truth to David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of your body will I set on your throne.

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If your children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit on your throne for ever more.

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For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation.

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This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

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I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

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I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

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There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.

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His enemies will I clothe with shame: but on himself shall his crown flourish.