Psalms 132:1-12

New Living Translation
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Psalm 132
A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.
1 Lord, remember David
    and all that he suffered.
2 He made a solemn promise to the Lord.
    He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,
3 “I will not go home;
    I will not let myself rest.
4 I will not let my eyes sleep
    nor close my eyelids in slumber
5 until I find a place to build a house for the Lord,
    a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel.”

6 We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah;
    then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar.
7 Let us go to the sanctuary of the Lord;
    let us worship at the footstool of his throne.
8 Arise, O Lord, and enter your resting place,
    along with the Ark, the symbol of your power.
9 May your priests be clothed in godliness;
    may your loyal servants sing for joy.
10 For the sake of your servant David,
    do not reject the king you have anointed.
11 The Lord swore an oath to David
    with a promise he will never take back:
“I will place one of your descendants
    on your throne.
12 If your descendants obey the terms of my covenant
    and the laws that I teach them,
then your royal line
    will continue forever and ever.”