A Song of Ascents. LORD, remember David and all his affliction,

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 132. A Song of Ascents. LORD, remember David and all his affliction, how he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: “Surely I will not come into the structure of my house, nor go up into my bed; I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids, until I find out a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.” Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar. “We will go into his dwelling place. We will worship at his footstool.” Arise, LORD, into your resting place, you, and the ark of your strength. Let your priests be clothed with righteousness. Let your saints shout for joy! For your servant David’s sake, don’t turn away the face of your anointed one. The LORD has sworn to David in truth. He will not turn from it: “I will set the fruit of your body on your throne. If your children will keep my covenant, my testimony that I will teach them, their children also will sit on your throne forever more.” For the LORD has chosen Zion. He has desired it for his habitation. “This is my resting place forever. I will live here, for I have desired it. I will abundantly bless her provision. I will satisfy her poor with bread. I will also clothe her priests with salvation. Her saints will shout aloud for joy. I will make the horn of David to bud there. I have ordained a lamp for my anointed. I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on himself, his crown will shine.”

Worship Lyrics

A Song of Ascents
LORD, remember David and all his affliction
How he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
Surely I will not come into the structure of my house, nor go up into my bed
I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids
Until I find out a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob
Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah
We found it in the field of Jaar
We will go into his dwelling place
We will worship at his footstool
Arise, LORD, into your resting place, you, and the ark of your strength
Let your priests be clothed with righteousness
Let your saints shout for joy
For your servant Davids sake, dont turn away the face of your anointed one
The LORD has sworn to David in truth
He will not turn from it: I will set the fruit of your body on your throne
If your children will keep my covenant my testimony that I will teach them
Their children also will sit on your throne forever more
For the LORD has chosen Zion
He has desired it for his habitation
This is my resting place forever
I will live here, for I have desired it
I will abundantly bless her provision
I will satisfy her poor with bread
I will also clothe her priests with salvation
Her saints will shout aloud for joy
I will make the horn of David to bud there
I have ordained a lamp for my anointed
I will clothe his enemies with shame, but on himself, his crown will shine

About This Psalm

Psalm 132 is a righteousness psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: righteousness, kingship, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 132 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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