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The Lord swore an oath to David,
a sure oath that he will not revoke:
“One of your own descendants
I will place on your throne—
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if your sons keep my covenant
and the statutes I teach them,
then their sons will sit
on your throne for ever and ever.”
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For the Lord has chosen Zion,
he has desired it for his dwelling:
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“This is my resting place for ever and ever;
here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it—
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I will bless her with abundant provisions;
her poor will I satisfy with food.
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I will clothe her priests with salvation,
and her saints will ever sing for joy.
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“Here I will make a horn grow for David
and set up a lamp for my anointed one.
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I will clothe his enemies with shame,
but the crown on his head will be resplendent.”