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 How he swore an oath to the * and vowed a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:

“I will not come under the roof of my house, * nor climb up into my bed;

I will not allow my eyes to sleep, * nor let my eyelids slumber;

Until I find a place for the, * a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”

“The ark! We heard it was in Ephratah; * we found it in the fields of Jearim.

Let us go to God’s dwelling place; * let us fall upon our knees before his footstool.”

Arise, O, into your resting&#8209;place, * you and the ark of your strength.

Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; * let your faithful people sing with joy.

For your servant David’s sake, * do not turn away the face of your Anointed.

The has sworn an oath to David; * in truth, he will not break it:

“A son, the fruit of your body * will I set upon your throne.

If your children keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them, * their children will sit upon your throne for evermore.”

For the has chosen Zion; * he has desired her for his habitation:

“This shall be my resting&#8209;place for ever; * here will I dwell, for I delight in her.