Psalms 132
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 132, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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A Song of degrees. LORD, remember David, {and} all his afflictions:
Psalms 132:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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How he sware unto the LORD, {and} vowed unto the mighty {God} of Jacob;
Psalms 132:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
Psalms 132:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will not give sleep to mine eyes, {or} slumber to mine eyelids,
Psalms 132:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty {God} of Jacob. {an habitation: Heb. habitations}
Psalms 132:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
Psalms 132:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.
Psalms 132:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
Psalms 132:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
Psalms 132:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.
Psalms 132:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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. {body: Heb. belly}
Psalms 132:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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.
Psalms 132:12 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired {it} for his habitation.
Psalms 132:13 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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This {is} my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Psalms 132:14 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. {abundantly: or, surely}
Psalms 132:15 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Psalms 132:16 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. {lamp: or, candle}
Psalms 132:17 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
Psalms 132:18 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.