1. Lord, remember David and all his suffering.
2. He made a promise to the Lord.He made a promise to the Mighty God of Jacob.
3. He said, “I will not go home to my house.I will not lie down on my bed.
4. I will not close my eyesor let myself sleep
5. until I find a place for the Lord.I want to provide a home for the Mighty God of Jacob.”
6. We heard about the Ark of the Covenant in Bethlehem.We found it at Kiriath Jearim.
7. Let’s go to the Lord’s house.Let’s worship at his footstool.
8. Rise, Lord, and come to your resting place.Come with the Ark of the Covenant that shows your strength.
9. May your priests do what is right.May your people sing for joy.
10. For the sake of your servant David,do not reject your appointed king.
11. The Lord made a promise to David.It was a sure promise that he will not take back.He promised, “I will make one of your descendantsrule as king after you.
12. But your sons must keep my agreementand the rules that I teach them.Then their sons after them will ruleon your throne forever and ever.”