New Living Translation | New Living Translation |
1LORD, remember David and all that he suffered. | 1LORD, remember David and all that he suffered. |
2He made a solemn promise to the LORD. He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel, | 2He 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. | 3“I will not go home; I will not let myself rest. |
4I will not let my eyes sleep nor close my eyelids in slumber | 4I will not let my eyes sleep nor close my eyelids in slumber |
5until I find a place to build a house for the LORD, a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel.” | 5until I find a place to build a house for the LORD, a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel.” |
6We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah; then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar. | 6We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah; then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar. |
7Let us go to the sanctuary of the LORD; let us worship at the footstool of his throne. | 7Let us go to the sanctuary of the LORD; let us worship at the footstool of his throne. |
8Arise, O LORD, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power. | 8Arise, O LORD, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power. |
9May your priests be clothed in godliness; may your loyal servants sing for joy. | 9May your priests be clothed in godliness; may your loyal servants sing for joy. |
10For the sake of your servant David, do not reject the king you have anointed. | 10For the sake of your servant David, do not reject the king you have anointed. |
11The LORD swore an oath to David with a promise he will never take back: “I will place one of your descendants on your throne. | 11The LORD swore an oath to David with a promise he will never take back: “I will place one of your descendants on your throne. |
12If your descendants obey the terms of my covenant and the laws that I teach them, then your royal line will continue forever and ever.” | 12If your descendants obey the terms of my covenant and the laws that I teach them, then your royal line will continue forever and ever.” |
13For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem ; he has desired it for his home. | 13For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem ; he has desired it for his home. |
14“This is my resting place forever,” he said. “I will live here, for this is the home I desired. | 14“This is my resting place forever,” he said. “I will live here, for this is the home I desired. |
15I will bless this city and make it prosperous; I will satisfy its poor with food. | 15I will bless this city and make it prosperous; I will satisfy its poor with food. |
16I will clothe its priests with godliness; its faithful servants will sing for joy. | 16I will clothe its priests with godliness; its faithful servants will sing for joy. |
17Here I will increase the power of David; my anointed one will be a light for my people. | 17Here I will increase the power of David; my anointed one will be a light for my people. |
18I will clothe his enemies with shame, but he will be a glorious king.” | 18I will clothe his enemies with shame, but he will be a glorious king.” |
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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