Psalms 84
The psalmist expresses his deep longing to be in the presence of God, yearning for the courts of the Lord and the joy of worshiping Him. He notes that even the smallest creatures have found a home, and he desires to dwell in God's house, where he can praise Him forever. The psalmist acknowledges that those who trust in God will be blessed and will ascend from sorrow to virtue, and he asks God to hear his prayer and gaze upon his protector. Ultimately, he affirms that one day in God's presence is better than a lifetime elsewhere, and that God will give good things to those who walk in innocence.
1Unto the end. For the wine and oil presses. A Psalm to the sons of Korah. How beloved are your tabernacles, O Lord of hosts!2My soul longs and faints for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh have exulted in the living God3For even the sparrow has found a home for himself, and the turtle-dove a nest for herself, where she may lay her young: your altars, O Lord of hosts, my king and my God4Blessed are those who dwell in your house, O Lord. They will praise you from age to age5Blessed is the man whose help is from you. In his heart, he is disposed to ascen6from the valley of tears, from the place which he has determined7For even the lawgiver will provide a blessing; they will go from virtue to virtue. The God of gods will be seen in Zion8O Lord, God of hosts, hear my prayer. Pay attention, O God of Jacob9O God, gaze upon our protector, and look upon the face of your Christ10For one day in your courts is better than thousands elsewhere. I have chosen to be lowly in the house of my God, rather than to dwell in the tabernacles of sinners11For God loves mercy and truth. The Lord will give grace and glory12He will not withhold good things from those who walk in innocence. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man who hopes in you
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