New Century Version

Psalms 132:1-12 New Century Version (NCV)

1. Lord, remember Davidand all his suffering.

2. He made an oath to the Lord,a promise to the Mighty God of Jacob.

3. He said, “I will not go home to my house,or lie down on my bed,

4. or close my eyes,or 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 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 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,a sure promise that he will not take back.He promised, “I will make one of your descendantsrule as king after you.

12. If your sons keep my agreementand the rules that I teach them,then their sons after them will ruleon your throne forever and ever.”