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Psalms 132:13 net — Certainly the LORD has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.

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"Certainly the LORD has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home."

— Psalms 132:13, NET Bible

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Psalms 132 — Context

10

For the sake of David, your servant, do not reject your chosen king!

11

The LORD made a reliable promise to David; he will not go back on his word. He said,“I will place one of your descendants on your throne.

12

If your sons keep my covenant and the rules I teach them, their sons will also sit on your throne forever.”

13

Certainly the LORD has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.

14

He said,“This will be my resting place forever; I will live here, for I have chosen it.

15

I will abundantly supply what she needs; I will give her poor all the food they need.

16

I will protect her priests, and her godly people will shout exuberantly.

Psalms 132:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 132:13 say?
Psalms 132:13 in the NET Bible reads: “Certainly the LORD has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.”
Where is Psalms 132:13 in the Bible?
Psalms 132:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 132, verse 13.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 132:13.
What translation should I read Psalms 132:13 in?
Psalms 132:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 132:13?
Psalms 132:13 reads (NET): “Certainly the LORD has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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