Psalm 84
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1For the choir director: on the Gittith. A psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, LORD of Hosts. 1How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD of Armies.
2I long and yearn for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh cry out for the living God. 2I long and yearn for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh cry out for the living God.
3Even a sparrow finds a home, and a swallow, a nest for herself where she places her young-- near Your altars, LORD of Hosts, my King and my God. 3Even a sparrow finds a home, and a swallow, a nest for herself where she places her young--near your altars, LORD of Armies, my King and my God.
4How happy are those who reside in Your house, who praise You continually. Selah 4How happy are those who reside in your house, who praise you continually. Selah
5Happy are the people whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. 5Happy are the people whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.
6As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a source of springwater; even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings. 6As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a source of springwater; even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings.
7They go from strength to strength; each appears before God in Zion. 7They go from strength to strength; each appears before God in Zion.
8 LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; listen, God of Jacob. Selah 8LORD God of Armies, hear my prayer; listen, God of Jacob. Selah
9Consider our shield, God; look on the face of Your anointed one. 9Consider our shield, God; look on the face of your anointed one.
10Better a day in Your courts than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather be at the door of the house of my God than to live in the tents of wicked people. 10Better a day in your courts than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God than live in the tents of wicked people.
11For the LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD gives grace and glory; He does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity. 11For the LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.
12Happy is the person who trusts in You, LORD of Hosts! 12Happy is the person who trusts in you, LORD of Armies!
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Psalm 83
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