I will always keep my promise to him, and my covenant with him will last forever.

His dynasty will be as permanent as the sky; a descendant of his will always be king.

Ever since that time the people of the northern kingdom of Israel have been in rebellion against the dynasty of David.

We, your holy people, were driven out by our enemies for a little while; they trampled down your sanctuary.

I am always in disgrace; I am covered with shame

May my enemies be covered with disgrace; may they wear their shame like a robe.

Then our enemies will see this and be disgraced---the same enemies who taunted us by asking, "Where is the LORD your God?" We will see them defeated, trampled down like mud in the streets.