67. But God rejected the family of Joseph.He did not choose the tribe of Ephraim.
68. Instead, he chose the tribe of Judahand Mount Zion, which he loves.
69. And he built his Temple high like the mountains.Like the earth, he built it to last forever.
70. He chose David to be his servant.He took him from the sheep pens.
71. He brought him from tending the sheepso he could lead the flock, the people of Jacob.This flock was his own people, the people of Israel.
72. And David led them with an innocent heart.He guided them with skillful hands.