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The Message Bible MSG
1 LORD, remember David and all that he suffered.
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O God, remember David, remember all his troubles!
2 He made a solemn promise to the LORD . He vowed to the Mighty One of Israel,
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And remember how he promised God, made a vow to the Strong God of Jacob,
3 “I will not go home; I will not let myself rest.
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"I'm not going home, and I'm not going to bed,
4 I will not let my eyes sleep nor close my eyelids in slumber
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I'm not going to sleep, not even take time to rest,
5 until I find a place to build a house for the LORD, a sanctuary for the Mighty One of Israel.”
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Until I find a home for God, a house for the Strong God of Jacob."
6 We heard that the Ark was in Ephrathah; then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar.
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Remember how we got the news in Ephrathah, learned all about it at Jaar Meadows?
7 Let us go to the sanctuary of the LORD ; let us worship at the footstool of his throne.
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We shouted, "Let's go to the shrine dedication! Let's worship at God's own footstool!"
8 Arise, O LORD, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power.
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Up, God, enjoy your new place of quiet repose, you and your mighty covenant ark;
9 May your priests be clothed in godliness; may your loyal servants sing for joy.
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Get your priests all dressed up in justice; prompt your worshipers to sing this prayer:
10 For the sake of your servant David, do not reject the king you have anointed.
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"Honor your servant David; don't disdain your anointed one."
11 The LORD swore an oath to David with a promise he will never take back: “I will place one of your descendants on your throne.
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God gave David his word, he won't back out on this promise: "One of your sons I will set on your throne;
12 If your descendants obey the terms of my covenant and the laws that I teach them, then your royal line will continue forever and ever.”
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If your sons stay true to my Covenant and learn to live the way I teach them, Their sons will continue the line - always a son to sit on your throne.
13 For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem ; he has desired it for his home.
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Yes - I, God, chose Zion, the place I wanted for my shrine;
14 “This is my resting place forever,” he said. “I will live here, for this is the home I desired.
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This will always be my home; this is what I want, and I'm here for good.
15 I will bless this city and make it prosperous; I will satisfy its poor with food.
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I'll shower blessings on the pilgrims who come here, and give supper to those who arrive hungry;
16 I will clothe its priests with godliness; its faithful servants will sing for joy.
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I'll dress my priests in salvation clothes; the holy people will sing their hearts out!
17 Here I will increase the power of David; my anointed one will be a light for my people.
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Oh, I'll make the place radiant for David! I'll fill it with light for my anointed!
18 I will clothe his enemies with shame, but he will be a glorious king.”
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I'll dress his enemies in dirty rags, but I'll make his crown sparkle with splendor."