Psalm 132. Memento, Domine.

1. Lord, remember David, *
   and all the hardships he endured;
2. How he swore an oath to the Lord *
   and vowed a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:
3. "I will not come under the roof of my house," *
   nor climb up into my bed;
4. I will not allow my eyes to sleep, *
   nor let my eyelids slumber;
5. Until I find a place for the Lord, *
   a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob."
6. "The ark! We heard it was in Ephratah; *
   we found it in the fields of Jearim.
7. Let us go to God's dwelling place; *
   let us fall upon 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; *
   let your faithful people sing with joy.
10. For your servant David's sake, *
    do not turn away the face of your Anointed.
11. The Lord has sworn an oath to David; *
    in truth, he will not break it:
12. "A son, the fruit of your body *
    will I set upon your throne.
13. If your children keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them, *
    their children will sit upon your throne for evermore."
14. For the Lord has chosen Zion; *
    he has desired her for his habitation:
15. "This shall be my resting-place for ever; *
    here will I dwell, for I delight in her.
16. I will surely bless her provisions, *
    and satisfy her poor with bread.
17. I will clothe her priests with salvation, *
    and her faithful people will rejoice and sing.
18. There will I make the horn of David flourish; *
    I have prepared a lamp for my Anointed.
19. As for his enemies, I will clothe them with shame; *
    but as for him, his crown will shine."