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A song of ascents. LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions:
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How he swore unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;
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Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
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I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids,
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Until I find out a place for the LORD, a habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
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Lo, we heard of it at Ephrathah: we found it in the fields of the woods.
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We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.
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Arise, O LORD, into your rest; you, and the ark of your strength.
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Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; and let your saints shout for joy.
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For your servant David's sake turn not away the face of your anointed.
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The LORD has sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of your body will I set upon your throne.
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If your children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon your throne forevermore.
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For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation.
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This is my rest forever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
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I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
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I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
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There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for my anointed.
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His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.