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Psalms 132:4-1964 bbe — I will not give sleep to my eyes, or rest to my eyeballs, Till I have got a place for the Lord, a resting-place for the…

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I will not give sleep to my eyes, or rest to my eyeballs,

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Till I have got a place for the Lord, a resting-place for the great God of Jacob.

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We had news of it at Ephrathah: we came to it in the fields of the wood.

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Let us go into his tent; let us give worship at his feet.

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Come back, O Lord, to your resting-place; you and the ark of your strength.

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Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; and let your saints give cries of joy.

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Because of your servant David, do not give up your king.

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The Lord gave a true oath to David, which he will not take back, saying, I will give your kingdom to the fruit of your body.

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If your children keep my word, and the teachings which I will give them, their children will be rulers of your kingdom for ever.

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For the Lord's heart is on Zion, desiring it for his resting-place.

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This is my rest for ever: here will I ever be; for this is my desire.

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My blessing will be on her food; and her poor will be full of bread.

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Her priests will be clothed with salvation; and her saints will give cries of joy.

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There I will make the horn of David fertile: I have made ready a light for my king.

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His haters will be clothed with shame; but I will make his crown shining.

— Psalms 132:4-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, Until I find out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob. Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood. We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool. Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength. Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy. For thy servant David’s sake turn not away the face of thine anointed. The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore. For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; 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: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy. There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish. ”
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Psalms 132 — Context

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Lord, give thought to David, and to all his troubles;

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How he made an oath to the Lord, and gave his word to the great God of Jacob, saying,

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Truly, I will not come into my house, or go to my bed,

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I will not give sleep to my eyes, or rest to my eyeballs,

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Till I have got a place for the Lord, a resting-place for the great God of Jacob.

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We had news of it at Ephrathah: we came to it in the fields of the wood.

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Let us go into his tent; let us give worship at his feet.

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Come back, O Lord, to your resting-place; you and the ark of your strength.

9

Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; and let your saints give cries of joy.

10

Because of your servant David, do not give up your king.

11

The Lord gave a true oath to David, which he will not take back, saying, I will give your kingdom to the fruit of your body.

12

If your children keep my word, and the teachings which I will give them, their children will be rulers of your kingdom for ever.

13

For the Lord's heart is on Zion, desiring it for his resting-place.

14

This is my rest for ever: here will I ever be; for this is my desire.

15

My blessing will be on her food; and her poor will be full of bread.

16

Her priests will be clothed with salvation; and her saints will give cries of joy.

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There I will make the horn of David fertile: I have made ready a light for my king.

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His haters will be clothed with shame; but I will make his crown shining.

Psalms 132:4-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 132:4-1964 say?

Psalms 132:4-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will not give sleep to my eyes, or rest to my eyeballs, Till I have got a place for the Lord, a resting-place for the great God of Jacob. We had news of it at Ephrathah: we came to it in the fields of the wood. Let us go into his tent; let us give worship at his feet. Come back, O Lord, to your resting-place; you and the ark of your strength. Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; and let your saints give cries of joy. Because of your servant David, do not give up your king. The Lord gave a true oath to David, which he will not take back, saying, I will give your kingdom to the fruit of your body. If your children keep my word, and the teachings which I will give them, their children will be rulers of your kingdom for ever. For the Lord's heart is on Zion, desiring it for his resting-place. This is my rest for ever: here will I ever be; for this is my desire. My blessing will be on her food; and her poor will be full of bread. Her priests will be clothed with salvation; and her saints will give cries of joy. There I will make the horn of David fertile: I have made ready a light for my king. His haters will be clothed with shame; but I will make his crown shining.”

Where is Psalms 132:4-1964 in the Bible?

Psalms 132:4-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 132, verses 4–1964.

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 132:4-1964.

What translation should I read Psalms 132:4-1964 in?

Psalms 132:4-1964 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 132:4-1964?

Psalms 132:4-1964 reads (BBE): “I will not give sleep to my eyes, or rest to my eyeballs, Till I have got a place for the Lord, a resting-place for the great God of Jacob. We had news of it at Ephrathah: we came to it in the fields of the wood. Let us go into his tent; let us give worship at his feet. Come back, O Lord, to your resting-place; you and the ark of your strength. Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; and let your saints give cries of joy. Because of your servant David, do not give up your king. The Lord gave a true oath to David, which he will not take back, saying, I will give your kingdom to the fruit of your body. If your children keep my word, and the teachings which I will give them, their children will be rulers of your kingdom for ever. For the Lord's heart is on Zion, desiring it for his resting-place. This is my rest for ever: here will I ever be; for this is my desire. My blessing will be on her food; and her poor will be full of bread. Her priests will be clothed with salvation; and her saints will give cries of joy. There I will make the horn of David fertile: I have made ready a light for my king. His haters will be clothed with shame; but I will make his crown shining.” 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.