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