Psalms 132:8 web — Arise, Yahweh, into your resting place; you, and the ark of your strength.

World English Bible

"Arise, Yahweh, into your resting place; you, and the ark of your strength."

— Psalms 132:8, World English Bible

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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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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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KJVA
“Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.”
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Psalms 132 — Context

until I find out a place for Yahweh, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob."

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

"We will go into his dwelling place. We will worship at his footstool.

Arise, Yahweh, into your resting place; you, and the ark of your strength.

Let your priest be clothed with righteousness. Let your saints shout for joy!"

For your servant David's sake, don't turn away the face of your anointed one.

Yahweh has sworn to David in truth. He will not turn from it: "I will set the fruit of your body on your throne.

Psalms 132:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 132:8 say?

Psalms 132:8 in the World English Bible reads: “Arise, Yahweh, into your resting place; you, and the ark of your 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 (WEB): “Arise, Yahweh, into your resting place; you, and the ark of your 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.

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