📖 Psalms — Chapter 132 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Psalms 132:1 Lord, Rremember David, and all his afflictions:
Psalms 132:2 How Rhe sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;
Psalms 132:3 Surely RI will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
Psalms 132:4 I will not Rgive sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,
Psalms 132:5 Until RI find out a place for the LORD, Tan habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
Psalms 132:6 Lo, we heard of it Rat Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
Psalms 132:7 We Rwill go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.
Psalms 132:8 RArise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
Psalms 132:9 Let Rthy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
Psalms 132:10 For Rthy servant David’s sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.
Psalms 132:11 The LORD hath Rsworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy Tbody will I set upon thy throne.
Psalms 132:12 RIf thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
Psalms 132:13 For Rthe LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
Psalms 132:14 This is Rmy rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Psalms 132:15 I will Tabundantly Rbless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Psalms 132:16 I will also Rclothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Psalms 132:17 There Rwill I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a Tlamp for mine anointed.
Psalms 132:18 RHis enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 132:1–7 — David’s concern for God’s dwelling
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
David’s vow and determination to find a dwelling place lead to an invitation to gathered worship. Commitment is directed toward honoring God.
Key Truth: Make room for faithful worship.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Lord, remember ____ , and all his afflictions:” (Psalms 132:1)
Find it in Psalms 132:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Until I find out a ____ for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of …” (Psalms 132:5)
Find it in Psalms 132:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “We will go into his tabernacles: we will ____ at his footstool.” (Psalms 132:7)
Find it in Psalms 132:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 132:8–12 — The ark and the royal promise
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Prayer for priests and saints accompanies remembrance of God’s oath to David. The descendants’ obedience is named within the royal covenant.
Key Truth: Honor God’s covenant with obedience.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ____ of thy strength.” (Psalms 132:8)
Find it in Psalms 132:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Let thy priests be clothed with ____ ; and let thy saints shout for joy.” (Psalms 132:9)
Find it in Psalms 132:9 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “If thy children will keep my ____ and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children …” (Psalms 132:12)
Find it in Psalms 132:12 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 132:13–18 — Chosen Zion and generous provision
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
God’s dwelling, bread for the poor, salvation for priests, and David’s flourishing crown unite worship, provision, and covenant hope.
Key Truth: Remember God’s care for his people.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “For the LORD hath chosen ____ ; he hath desired it for his habitation.” (Psalms 132:13)
Find it in Psalms 132:13 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with ____ .” (Psalms 132:15)
Find it in Psalms 132:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a ____ for mine anointed.” (Psalms 132:17)
Find it in Psalms 132:17 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
2 Samuel 7:16 — God’s promise to David underlies the royal hope.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can your commitment to worship include care for the poor?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the vow give priority to finding God’s dwelling?
2. How does commitment lead into communal worship?
3. What joins priestly clothing with saints’ response?
4. How does the promise name descendants’ responsibility?
5. How does chosen dwelling include material care?
Notes
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