⁶ We heard rumors of the holy ark in Ephrathah,^[a]
    and later we found it in the field of Jaar.^[b]

⁷ Let us journey to His dwelling place;
    let us worship at His footstool.

⁸ Eternal One, arise and go to Your new home—
    You and the ark of Your strength.
⁹ Let every priest join the march wearing righteousness,
    and let songs of joy erupt from the hearts and mouths of Your godly ones.
¹⁰ For the well-being of Your anointed servant,
    do not turn Your back on David.

¹¹ The Eternal made His own promise, sworn in truth to David,
    an oath which He cannot, will not break:
“I will continue your dynasty, David;
    one of your descendants will sit on your throne.
¹² If your children obey My covenant
    and follow the statutes which I shall teach them,
And if they remain faithful, their children will also
    sit upon your throne—forever.”

¹³ For the Eternal selected Zion;
    He desired it as His holy place of residence.
¹⁴ “This is My sanctuary, My resting place, forever and ever;
    I will remain here, for this is what I have desired.
¹⁵ I will bless Zion with an endless supply of all she needs;
    I will satisfy the bellies of her hungry with bread.
¹⁶ I will clothe her priests with salvation,
    and songs of joy will erupt from the hearts and mouths of her godly people.

¹⁷ “From there I will make the strength of David’s kingdom grow
    and prepare a lamp for My anointed one.
¹⁸ I will clothe his enemies with a garment of shame;
    but as for David’s son, his crown will shine brightly like the sun.”