Psalms 132:8 kjva — Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength."

— Psalms 132:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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KJV
“Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.”
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ASV
“Arise, O Jehovah, into thy resting-place; Thou, and the ark of thy strength. ”
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WEB
“Arise, Yahweh, into your resting place; you, and the ark of your strength.”
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NET
“Ascend, O LORD, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength!”
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BBE
“Come back, O Lord, to your resting-place; you and the ark of your strength.”
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Psalms 132 — Context

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.

Psalms 132:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 132:8 say?

Psalms 132:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.”

Where is Psalms 132:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 132:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 132, verse 8.

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 132:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 132:8 in?

Psalms 132:8 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 132:8?

Psalms 132:8 reads (KJVA): “Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.” 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 132:8 kjva — Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

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