Psalms 132:5 nasb — Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."

NASB

"Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.""

— Psalms 132:5, NASB

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KJV
“Until I find out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.”
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ASV
“Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob. ”
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WEB
“until I find out a place for Yahweh, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob."”
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NET
“until I find a place for the LORD, a fine dwelling place for the Powerful One of Jacob.””
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BBE
“Till I have got a place for the Lord, a resting-place for the great God of Jacob.”
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KJVA
“Until I find out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.”
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Psalms 132 — Context

How he swore to the LORD And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob,

"Surely I will not enter my house, Nor lie on my bed;

I will not give sleep to my eyes Or slumber to my eyelids,

Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."

Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah, We found it in the field of Jaar.

Let us go into His dwelling place; Let us worship at His footstool.

Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength.

Psalms 132:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 132:5 say?

Psalms 132:5 in the NASB reads: “Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."”

Where is Psalms 132:5 in the Bible?

Psalms 132:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 132, verse 5.

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 132:5.

What translation should I read Psalms 132:5 in?

Psalms 132:5 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 132:5?

Psalms 132:5 reads (NASB): “Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."” 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.

Psalms 132:5 nasb — Until I find a place for the LORD, A dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob."

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