Psalms 132:13

For the choice of the Lord is Zion; she is the home of his heart.

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In The King James Version

For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

In Context

12If your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons, too, forever, will sit on your throne.”

14“This is forever my resting-place, this is the home of my heart.

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Cross References

Psalms 9:12As avenger of blood, he keeps them in mind, he does not forget the cry of the wretched.

Psalms 68:16You high-peaked mountains, why look you askance at the mountain which God has desired for his home whereon the Lord will live forever?

Psalms 78:68but he chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which he loves.

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 →

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