Psalm 84:12
Literal Standard Version
Chapter overview
Psalm 84 expresses deep longing for the sanctuary, where even birds find a home. Pilgrims grow stronger through dry valleys, approaching worship with joy and discovering that one day near God surpasses every alternative.
PilgrimageSanctuaryLongingJoy
1TO THE OVERSEER. ON THE GITTITH. A PSALM OF THE SONS OF KORAH. How beloved Your dwelling places, YHWH of Hosts!
2My soul desired, indeed, it has also been consumed, || For the courts of YHWH, || My heart and my flesh cry aloud to the living God,
3Even a sparrow has found a house, || And a swallow a nest for herself, || Where she has placed her brood—Your altars, O YHWH of Hosts, || My king and my God.
4O the blessedness of those inhabiting Your house, || Yet they praise You. Selah.
5O the blessedness of a man whose strength is in You, || Highways [are] in their heart.
6Those passing through a valley of weeping make it a spring, || The early rain covers it with pools.
7They go from strength to strength, || He appears to God in Zion.
8O YHWH, God of Hosts, hear my prayer, || Give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.
9Our shield, see, O God, || And behold the face of Your anointed,
10For a day in Your courts [is] good, O Teacher! I have chosen rather to be at the threshold, || In the house of my God, || Than to dwell in tents of wickedness.
11For YHWH God [is] a sun and a shield, || YHWH gives grace and glory. He does not withhold good || To those walking in uprightness.
12YHWH of Hosts! O the blessedness of a man trusting in You.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 84
- Psalm 84:12YHWH of Hosts! O the blessedness of a man trusting in You.
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