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11 The Lord made an oath to David
    from which he will not retreat:
“One of your sons
    I will set in place on your throne.
12 If your sons keep my covenant
    and my statutes that I will teach them,
        then their sons will also sit on your throne forever.”

13 For the Lord has chosen Zion,
    desiring it as his dwelling place.

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11 The Lord swore an oath to David,(A)
    a sure oath he will not revoke:
“One of your own descendants(B)
    I will place on your throne.
12 If your sons keep my covenant(C)
    and the statutes I teach them,
then their sons will sit
    on your throne(D) for ever and ever.”

13 For the Lord has chosen Zion,(E)
    he has desired it for his dwelling,(F) saying,

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