^{68 Ref} But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which he loved.

^{69 Ref} He built his sanctuary like the heights, Like the earth which he has established forever.

^{70 Ref} He also chose David his servant, And took him from the sheepfolds;

^{71 Ref} From following the ewes that have their young, He brought him to be the shepherd of Jacob, his people, And Israel, his inheritance.

^{72 Ref} So he was their shepherd according to the integrity of his heart, And guided them by the skillfulness of his hands.