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Psalms
84
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1
[For the choir director; on the [gittith]; a psalm by Korah's descendants.] Your dwelling place is lovely, O LORD of Armies!
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Psalms
84
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2
My soul longs and yearns for the LORD's courtyards. My whole body shouts for joy to the living God.
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Psalms
84
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3
Even sparrows find a home, and swallows find a nest for themselves. There they hatch their young near your altars, O LORD of Armies, my king and my God.
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Psalms
84
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4
Blessed are those who live in your house. They are always praising you. [Selah]
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Psalms
84
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5
Blessed are those who find strength in you. Their hearts are on the road [that leads to you].
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Psalms
84
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6
As they pass through a valley where balsam trees grow, they make it a place of springs. The early rains cover it with blessings.
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Psalms
84
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7
Their strength grows as they go along until each one of them appears in front of God in Zion.
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Psalms
84
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8
O LORD God, commander of armies, hear my prayer. Open your ears, O God of Jacob. [Selah]
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Psalms
84
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9
Look at our shield, O God. Look with favor on the face of your anointed one.
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Psalms
84
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10
One day in your courtyards is better than a thousand [anywhere else]. I would rather stand in the entrance to my God's house than live inside wicked people's homes.
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Psalms
84
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11
The LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD grants favor and honor. He does not hold back any blessing from those who live innocently.
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Psalms
84
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12
O LORD of Armies, blessed is the person who trusts you.