Psalms 84:10

\84:9\O God, let your eyes be on him who is our safe cover, and let your heart be turned to your king.

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In The King James Version

For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

In Context

9\84:8\O Lord God of armies, let my prayer come to you: give ear, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)

11\84:10\For a day in your house is better than a thousand. It is better to be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to be living in the tents of sin.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:14With your hand, O Lord, from men, even men of the world, whose heritage is in this life, and whom you make full with your secret wealth: they are full of children; after their death their offspring take the rest of their goods.

Psalms 27:4One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart's desire; that I may have a place in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, looking on his glory, and getting wisdom in his Temple.

Psalms 63:2\63:1\O God, you are my God; early will I make my search for you: my soul is dry for need of you, my flesh is wasted with desire for you, as a dry and burning land where no water is;

Psalms 132:10Because of your servant David, do not give up your king.

Luke 2:46And after three days they came across him in the Temple, seated among the wise men, giving ear to their words and putting questions to them.

Philippians 3:20For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ:

Matthew Henry on Psalms 84:9-12

Delight in God's Ordinances. 8 O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah. 9 Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed. 10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. 12 O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in… Read the whole commentary →

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