Psalms 132:14
This is my rest for ever: here will I ever be; for this is my desire.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
In Context
13For the Lord's heart is on Zion, desiring it for his resting-place.
15My blessing will be on her food; and her poor will be full of bread.
Cross References
1 Kings 8:13So I have made for you a living-place, a house in which you may be for ever present.
1 Kings 9:3And the Lord said to him, Your prayers and your requests for grace have come to my ears: I have made holy this house which you have made, and I have put my name there for ever; my eyes and my heart will be there at all times.
Psalms 68:16\68:15\A hill of God is the hill of Bashan; a hill with high tops is the hill of Bashan.
Psalms 76:2\76:1\In Judah is the knowledge of God; his name is great in Israel,
Psalms 132:8Come back, O Lord, to your resting-place; you and the ark of your strength.
Isaiah 8:18See, I and the children whom the Lord has given me, are for signs and for wonders in Israel from the Lord of armies, whose resting-place is in Mount Zion.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 132:12-18
God's Choice of Zion; God's Promises to Zion. 11 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. 12 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. 13 For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. 14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. 15 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her… Read the whole commentary →