II
II
Iurávit Dóminus David veritátem * et non recédet ab ea:
The Lord swore the truth to David, and He shall not depart from it:
«De fructu ventris tui * ponam super sedem tuam.
I will set up on thy throne the fruit of thy womb.
Si custodíerint fílii tui testaméntum meum * et testimónia mea, quæ docébo eos,
If thy children keep My covenant and the precepts that I will teach them,
fílii eórum usque in sǽculum * sedébunt super sedem tuam».
and their sons will sit on thy throne forevermore.
Quóniam elégit Dóminus Sion, * desiderávit eam in habitatiónem sibi:
For the Lord has chosen Zion; He chose her for His home.
«Hæc réquies mea in sǽculum sǽculi; * hic habitábo, quóniam desiderávi eam.
This is the place of My rest forevermore; I will dwell there, for I have desired it.
Cibária eius benedícens benedícam, * páuperes eius saturábo pánibus.
By blessing I will bless his provisions; I will fill his poor with bread.
Sacerdótes eius índuam salutári, * et sancti eius exsultatióne exsultábunt.
I will clothe his priests with salvation, and his saints will rejoice with exultation.
Illic germináre fáciam cornu David, * parábo lucérnam christo meo.
There I will cause the power of David to sprout; I will prepare a lamp for him whom I have anointed.
Inimícos eius índuam confusióne, * super ipsum autem efflorébit diadéma eius».
I will put His enemies to shame; but My Holiness will bloom his diadem.
