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.”
13. The Lord has chosen Jerusalem.He wants it for his home.
14. He says, “This is my resting place forever.Here is where I want to stay.
15. I will bless her with plenty of food.I will fill her poor with food.
16. I will let her priests receive salvation.And those who worship me will really sing for joy.
17. “I will make a king come from the family of David.I will provide my appointed one descendants to rule after him.