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[Song of Ascents] Yahweh, remember David and all the hardships he endured,
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the oath he swore to Yahweh, his vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:
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'I will not enter tent or house, will not climb into bed,
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will not allow myself to sleep, not even to close my eyes,
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till I have found a place for Yahweh, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob!'
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Listen, we heard of it in Ephrathah, we found it at Forest-Fields.
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Let us go into his dwelling-place, and worship at his footstool.
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Go up, Yahweh, to your resting-place, you and the ark of your strength.
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Your priests are robed in saving justice, your faithful are shouting for joy.
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For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your anointed.
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Yahweh has sworn to David, and will always remain true to his word, 'I promise that I will set a son of yours upon your throne.
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If your sons observe my covenant and the instructions I have taught them, their sons too for evermore will occupy your throne.'
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For Yahweh has chosen Zion, he has desired it as a home.
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'Here shall I rest for evermore, here shall I make my home as I have wished.
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'I shall generously bless her produce, give her needy their fill of food,
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I shall clothe her priests with salvation, and her faithful will sing aloud for joy.
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'There I shall raise up a line of descendants for David, light a lamp for my anointed;
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I shall clothe his enemies with shame, while his own crown shall flourish.'
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