1: O GOD, remember David, remember all his troubles!
2: And remember how he promised GOD, made a vow to the Strong God of Jacob,
3: "I'm not going home, and I'm not going to bed,
4: I'm not going to sleep, not even take time to rest,
5: Until I find a home for GOD, a house for the Strong God of Jacob."
6: Remember how we got the news in Ephrathah, learned all about it at Jaar Meadows?
7: We shouted, "Let's go to the shrine dedication! Let's worship at God's own footstool!"
8: Up, GOD, enjoy your new place of quiet repose, you and your mighty covenant ark;
9: Get your priests all dressed up in justice; prompt your worshipers to sing this prayer:
10: "Honor your servant David; don't disdain your anointed one."
11: GOD gave David his word, he won't back out on this promise: "One of your sons I will set on your throne;
12: If your sons stay true to my Covenant and learn to live the way I teach them, Their sons will continue the line--always a son to sit on your throne.
13: Yes--I, GOD, chose Zion, the place I wanted for my shrine;
14: This will always be my home; this is what I want, and I'm here for good.
15: I'll shower blessings on the pilgrims who come here, and give supper to those who arrive hungry;
16: I'll dress my priests in salvation clothes; the holy people will sing their hearts out!
17: Oh, I'll make the place radiant for David! I'll fill it with light for my anointed!
18: I'll dress his enemies in dirty rags, but I'll make his crown sparkle with splendor."