1 A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem.Lord, remember Davidand all that he suffered.2 He made a solemn promise to the Lord.He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,3 “I will not go home;I will not let myself rest.4 I will not let my eyes sleepnor close my eyelids in slumber5 until I find a place to build a house for the Lord,a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel.”6 We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah;then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar.7 Let us go to the sanctuary of the Lord;let us worship at the footstool of his throne.8 Arise, O Lord, and enter your resting place,along with the Ark, the symbol of your power.9 May your priests be clothed in godliness;may your loyal servants sing for joy.10 For the sake of your servant David,do not reject the king you have anointed.11 The Lord swore an oath to Davidwith a promise he will never take back:“I will place one of your descendantson your throne.12 If your descendants obey the terms of my covenantand the laws that I teach them,then your royal linewill continue forever and ever.”13 For the Lord has chosen Jerusalem;he has desired it for his home.14 “This is my resting place forever,” he said.“I will live here, for this is the home I desired.15 I will bless this city and make it prosperous;I will satisfy its poor with food.16 I will clothe its priests with godliness;its faithful servants will sing for joy.17 Here I will increase the power of David;my anointed one will be a light for my people.18 I will clothe his enemies with shame,but he will be a glorious king.”