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13 Yes, the Lord has chosen Zion,
    desired it for a dwelling:
14 “This is my resting place forever;
    here I will dwell, for I desire it.
15 I will bless Zion with provisions;
    its poor I will fill with bread.
16 I will clothe its priests with salvation;
    its devout shall shout for joy.(A)
17 There I will make a horn sprout for David;[a](B)
    I will set a lamp for my anointed.

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  1. 132:17 A horn sprout for David: the image of the horn, a symbol of strength, is combined with that of a “sprout,” a term used for the Davidic descendant (cf. Jer 23:5; 33:15; Zec 3:8; 6:12). Early Christians referred the latter designation to Christ as son of David (Lk 1:69).

13 For the Lord has chosen Zion,(A)
    he has desired it for his dwelling,(B) saying,
14 “This is my resting place for ever and ever;(C)
    here I will sit enthroned,(D) for I have desired it.
15 I will bless her with abundant provisions;
    her poor I will satisfy with food.(E)
16 I will clothe her priests(F) with salvation,
    and her faithful people will ever sing for joy.(G)

17 “Here I will make a horn[a] grow(H) for David
    and set up a lamp(I) for my anointed one.(J)

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  1. Psalm 132:17 Horn here symbolizes strong one, that is, king.