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132:1  A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. LORD, remember David and all that he suffered.
132:2  He made a solemn promise to the LORD. He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,
132:3  "I will not go home; I will not let myself rest.
132:4  I will not let my eyes sleep nor close my eyelids in slumber
132:5  until I find a place to build a house for the LORD, a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel."
132:6  We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah; then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar.
132:7  Let us go to the sanctuary of the LORD; let us worship at the footstool of his throne.
132:8  Arise, O LORD, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power.
132:9  May your priests be clothed in godliness; may your loyal servants sing for joy.
132:10  For the sake of your servant David, do not reject the king you have anointed.
132:11  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.
132:12  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."
132:13  For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem; he has desired it for his home.
132:14  "This is my resting place forever," he said. "I will live here, for this is the home I desired.
132:15  I will bless this city and make it prosperous; I will satisfy its poor with food.
132:16  I will clothe its priests with godliness; its faithful servants will sing for joy.
132:17  Here I will increase the power of David; my anointed one will be a light for my people.
132:18  I will clothe his enemies with shame, but he will be a glorious king."