Thematic Bible
Psalm 84:1 (show verse)
How lovely are your dwelling places, LORD of the Heavenly Armies.
Psalm 84:2 (show verse)
I desire and long for the Temple courts of the LORD. My heart and body sing for joy to the living God.
Psalm 84:3 (show verse)
Even the sparrow found a house for herself and the swallow a nest to lay her young at your altar, LORD of the Heavenly Armies, my king and God.
Psalm 84:4 (show verse)
How happy are those who live in your Temple, for they can praise you continuously. Interlude
Psalm 84:5 (show verse)
How happy are those whose strength is in you, whose heart is on your path.
Psalm 84:6 (show verse)
They will pass through the Baca Valley where he will prepare a spring for them; even the early rain will cover it with blessings.
Psalm 84:7 (show verse)
They will walk from strength to strength; each will appear before God in Zion.
Psalm 84:8 (show verse)
LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, hear my prayer! Listen, God of Jacob! Interlude
Psalm 84:9 (show verse)
God, look at our shield, and show favor to your anointed,
Psalm 84:10 (show verse)
for a day in your Temple courts is better than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather stand at the entrance of God's house than live in the tent of wickedness.
Psalm 84:11 (show verse)
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD grants grace and favor; the LORD will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Psalm 84:12 (show verse)
LORD of Heavenly Armies, how happy are those who trust in you. To the Director: A Psalm by the descendants of Korah.