1 How lovely are your dwelling places, LORD of the Heavenly Armies. ISV — Psalm 84:1
2 I desire and long for the Temple a84:2 The Heb. lacks temple courts of the LORD. My heart and body b84:2 Lit. flesh sing for joy to the living God. c84:2 Or the God of life ISV — Psalm 84:2
3 Even the sparrow found a house for herself and the swallow a nest to lay d84:3 Or to set up her young at your altar, LORD of the Heavenly Armies, my king and God. ISV — Psalm 84:3
4 How happy are those who live in your Temple, for they can praise you continuously. Interlude ISV — Psalm 84:4
5 How happy are those whose strength is in you, whose heart is on your path. ISV — Psalm 84:5
6 They will pass through the Baca Valley where he will prepare a spring for them; even the early rain will cover it with blessings. ISV — Psalm 84:6
7 They will walk from strength to strength; each will appear before God in Zion. ISV — Psalm 84:7
8 LORD God of the Heavenly Armies, hear my prayer! Listen, God of Jacob! Interlude ISV — Psalm 84:8
9 God, look at our shield, and show favor to your anointed, ISV — Psalm 84:9
10 for a day in your Temple e84:10 The Heb. lacks 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. ISV — Psalm 84:10
11 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. ISV — Psalm 84:11
12 LORD of Heavenly Armies, how happy are those who trust in you. ISV — Psalm 84:12