New Century Version

Psalms 78:68-72 New Century Version (NCV)

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 servantand took him from the sheep pens.

71. He brought him from tending the sheepso he could lead the flock, the people of Jacob,his own people, the people of Israel.

72. And David led them with an innocent heartand guided them with skillful hands.