Psalms 132:13

13 For the LORD has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling, saying,

Psalms 132:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
ESV
13 For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place:
NLT
13 For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem ; he has desired it for his home.
MSG
13 Yes - I, God, chose Zion, the place I wanted for my shrine;
CSB
13 For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:

Psalms 132:13 In-Context

11 The LORD swore an oath to David, a sure oath he will not revoke: “One of your own descendants I will place on your throne.
12 If your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne for ever and ever.”
13 For the LORD has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling, saying,
14 “This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it.
15 I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor I will satisfy with food.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Exodus 15:17; Psalms 48:1-2; S Psalms 68:16
  • 2. S 1 Kings 8:13
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