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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 132, Verse 13

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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.
King James Version
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired [it] for his habitation.
American Standard Version
For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for his habitation.
New English Translation
Certainly the LORD has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.
World English Bible
For Yahweh has chosen Zion. He has desired it for his habitation.
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This [is] my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
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I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
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I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
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There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
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His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
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A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant [it is] for brethren to dwell together in unity!
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[It is] like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, [even] Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
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As the dew of Hermon, [and as the dew] that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, [even] life for evermore.
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A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all [ye] servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.
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Lift up your hands [in] the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.