Psalm 132 | Liturgical Calendar

1

Lord, remember David, *

and all his tribulations;

2

How he swore unto the Lord, *

and vowed a vow unto the Almighty God of Jacob:

3

“I will not come within the tabernacle of my house, *

nor climb up into my bed;

4

I will not allow my eyes to sleep, nor my eyelids to slumber, *

neither the temples of my head to take any rest,

5

Until I find a place for the temple of the Lord, *

a habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.”

6

Lo, we heard of the ark at Ephrathah *

and found it in the wood.

7

We will go into his tabernacle, *

and fall low on our knees before his footstool.

8

Arise, O Lord, into your resting-place, *

you and the ark of your strength.

9

Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, *

and let your saints sing with joy.

10

For your servant David’s sake, *

turn not away the presence of your Anointed.

11

The Lord has made a faithful oath unto David, *

and he shall not shrink from it:

12

“Of the fruit of your body *

shall I set upon your throne.

13

If your children will keep my covenant, and my testimonies that I shall teach them, *

their children also shall sit upon your throne for evermore.”

14

For the Lord has chosen Zion for himself; *

he has longed for her to be his habitation:

15

“This shall be my rest for ever; *

here will I dwell, for I have a delight therein.

16

I will bless her provisions with increase, *

and will satisfy her poor with bread.

17

I will clothe her priests with salvation, *

and her saints shall rejoice and sing.

18

There shall I make the horn of David flourish; *

I have prepared a lantern for my Anointed.

19

As for his enemies, I shall clothe them with shame; *

but upon his head shall his crown flourish.”