Psalm 132

New Coverdale Version

Lord, remember David, * and all his tribulations,

How he swore unto the Lord, * and vowed a vow unto the Almighty God of Jacob:

“I will not come within the tabernacle of my house, * nor climb up into my bed,

I will not allow my eyes to sleep, nor my eyelids to slumber, * neither the temples of my head to take any rest,

Until I find a place for the temple of the Lord, * a habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.”

Lo, we heard of the ark at Ephrathah * and found it in the wood.

We will go into his tabernacle, * and fall low on our knees before his footstool.

Arise, O Lord, into your resting-place, * you and the ark of your strength.

Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, * and let your saints sing with joy.

For your servant David’s sake, * turn not away the presence of your Anointed.

The Lord has made a faithful oath unto David, * and he shall not shrink from it:

“Of the fruit of your body * shall I set upon your throne.

If your children will keep my covenant, and my testimonies that I shall teach them, * their children also shall sit upon your throne for evermore.”

For the Lord has chosen Zion for himself; * he has longed for her to be his habitation:

“This shall be my rest for ever; * here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein.

I will bless her provisions with increase, * and will satisfy her poor with bread.

I will clothe her priests with salvation, * and her saints shall rejoice and sing.

There shall I make the horn of David flourish; * I have prepared a lantern for my Anointed.

As for his enemies, I shall clothe them with shame; * but upon his head shall his crown flourish.”