Psalm 84

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. InterludeISV — 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! InterludeISV — 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