Psalms

¹ O God, remember David, remember all his troubles!

² made a vow to the Strong God of Jacob,

³ and I'm not going to bed,

⁴ not even take time to rest,

⁵ a house for the Strong God of Jacob."

⁶ learned all about it at Jaar Meadows?

⁷ Let's worship at God's own footstool!"

⁸ you and your mighty covenant ark;

⁹ prompt your worshipers to sing this prayer:

¹⁰ don't disdain your anointed one."

¹¹ he won't back out on this promise: "One of your sons I will set on your throne;

¹² and learn to live the way I teach them, Their sons will continue the line— always a son to sit on your throne.

¹³ the place I wanted for my shrine;

¹⁴ this is what I want, and I'm here for good.

¹⁵ and give supper to those who arrive hungry;

¹⁶ the holy people will sing their hearts out!

¹⁷ I'll fill it with light for my anointed!

¹⁸ but I'll make his crown sparkle with splendor."