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Psalms, 132

1. [Song of Ascents] Yahweh, remember David and all the hardships he endured,

1. [Ein Wallfahrtslied.] O Herr, denk an David, / denk an all seine Mühen,

2. the oath he swore to Yahweh, his vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:

2. wie er dem Herrn geschworen, / dem starken Gott Jakobs gelobt hat:

3. 'I will not enter tent or house, will not climb into bed,

3. «Nicht will ich mein Zelt betreten / noch mich zur Ruhe betten,

4. will not allow myself to sleep, not even to close my eyes,

4. nicht Schlaf den Augen gönnen / noch Schlummer den Lidern,

5. till I have found a place for Yahweh, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob!'

5. bis ich eine Stätte finde für den Herrn, / eine Wohnung für den starken Gott Jakobs.»

6. Listen, we heard of it in Ephrathah, we found it at Forest-Fields.

6. Wir hörten von seiner Lade in Efrata, / fanden sie im Gefilde von Jíar.

7. Let us go into his dwelling-place, and worship at his footstool.

7. Lasst uns hingehen zu seiner Wohnung / und niederfallen vor dem Schemel seiner Füße!

8. Go up, Yahweh, to your resting-place, you and the ark of your strength.

8. Erheb dich, Herr, komm an den Ort deiner Ruhe, / du und deine machtvolle Lade!

9. Your priests are robed in saving justice, your faithful are shouting for joy.

9. Deine Priester sollen sich bekleiden mit Gerechtigkeit / und deine Frommen sollen jubeln.

10. For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your anointed.

10. Weil David dein Knecht ist, / weise deinen Gesalbten nicht ab!

11. Yahweh has sworn to David, and will always remain true to his word, 'I promise that I will set a son of yours upon your throne.

11. Der Herr hat David geschworen, / einen Eid, den er niemals brechen wird: «Einen Spross aus deinem Geschlecht / will ich setzen auf deinen Thron.

12. If your sons observe my covenant and the instructions I have taught them, their sons too for evermore will occupy your throne.'

12. Wenn deine Söhne meinen Bund bewahren, / mein Zeugnis, das ich sie lehre, dann sollen auch ihre Söhne / auf deinem Thron sitzen für immer.»

13. For Yahweh has chosen Zion, he has desired it as a home.

13. Denn der Herr hat den Zion erwählt, / ihn zu seinem Wohnsitz erkoren:

14. 'Here shall I rest for evermore, here shall I make my home as I have wished.

14. «Das ist für immer der Ort meiner Ruhe; / hier will ich wohnen, ich hab ihn erkoren.

15. 'I shall generously bless her produce, give her needy their fill of food,

15. Zions Nahrung will ich reichlich segnen, / mit Brot seine Armen sättigen.

16. I shall clothe her priests with salvation, and her faithful will sing aloud for joy.

16. Seine Priester will ich bekleiden mit Heil, / seine Frommen sollen jauchzen und jubeln.

17. 'There I shall raise up a line of descendants for David, light a lamp for my anointed;

17. Dort lasse ich Davids Macht erstarken / und stelle für meinen Gesalbten ein Licht auf.

18. I shall clothe his enemies with shame, while his own crown shall flourish.'

18. Ich bedecke seine Feinde mit Schande; / doch auf ihm erglänzt seine Krone.»



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132:1-5 - The psalm begins with a request that God remember David's afflictions and his promise to find a place for the Lord to dwell. This commitment highlights the priority David placed on worshiping God (see also 2 Samuel 7:1-2 and Acts 13:22).

132:6-9 - The psalmist recalls the discovery of the ark at Ephrath and his desire to bring it to the temple. The ark symbolizes God's presence among the people, and its return to Jerusalem represents the restoration of true worship (see also 1 Chronicles 13:5-6 and Psalm 24:7-10).

132:10-12 - God promises David that his descendants will reign over Israel if they are faithful. This covenant with David points to the messianic lineage of Christ, which definitively fulfills this promise (see also 2 Samuel 7:12-16 and Luke 1:32-33).

132:13-14 - The Lord has chosen Zion reflects God's plan to make Jerusalem His dwelling place. This verse highlights God's love and sovereign choice for Israel and the temple (see also 2 Chronicles 6:6 and Psalm 68:16).

132:15-18 - God promises to bless Zion with provision, protect his people, and strengthen the line of David. These blessings include both material and spiritual prosperity and point to the eternal reign of Christ (see also Isaiah 9:6-7 and John 6:35).

Versi relativi a Psalms, 132:

Psalm 132, a "Song of Ascents," recalls David's zeal for the sanctuary. How to honor the vows made to God? This historic psalm narrates David's desire to build a dwelling for the Ark of the Covenant. The text reaffirms the divine promises to the lineage of David and to Zion. Themes such as devotion, divine fidelity and the importance of worship are central. Psalm 132 resonates with those who long for God's presence. Explore with us five passages that expand the meaning of this psalm rich in symbolism and promise.

Acts 7:46: "He found favor with God and asked that he be allowed to provide a dwelling for the God of Jacob." - This verse references David's desire to build a temple for God, the central theme of Psalm 132.

2 Samuel 7:12-13: "When your life comes to an end and you rest with your ancestors, I will choose one of your sons to succeed you, a fruit of your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. He will build a temple in honor of my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." - This promise from God to David is reflected in Psalm 132, which talks about the Davidic covenant.

Luke 1:32-33: "He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the people of Jacob forever; his Kingdom will never end." - This angel's announcement to Mary connects Jesus to the Davidic lineage, fulfilling the promise mentioned in Psalm 132.

1 Kings 8:27: "But is it possible for God to dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you. Much less this temple I built!" - Solomon expresses admiration similar to that in Psalm 132 about God dwelling among his people.

Hebrews 1:8: "But concerning the Son he says: 'Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever; scepter of equity is the scepter of your Kingdom'." - This verse applies David's promise of the eternal throne to Jesus, relating to the theme of Psalm 132.

FAQ:

What does Psalm 132 say about God's covenant with David?

Psalm 132 recalls God's promise to David that his descendants would reign forever, highlighting God's faithfulness to His covenant. (Psalm 132:11-12)

How does Psalm 132 describe God's chosen place of worship?

Psalm 132 describes how God chose Zion as His dwelling place, desiring it to be a place of worship and reverence. (Psalm 132:13-14)

What does "the throne of David" mean in Psalm 132?

The "throne of David" in Psalm 132 represents God's promise that the reign of David and his descendants would be eternal, fulfilled in Jesus Christ. (Psalm 132:11-12)

What can we learn about God's faithfulness from Psalm 132?

Psalm 132 teaches us that God is faithful to His promises and always fulfills what He promises, as demonstrated in His covenant with David. (Psalm 132:11-12)

What is asked of God in Psalm 132?

Psalm 132 asks God to remember His promises to David and to bring prosperity and blessings to the city of Zion, His dwelling place. (Psalm 132:1-9)


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