Psalms 84:11
For better is one day in thy courts above thousands. I have chosen to be an abject in the house of my God, rather than to dwell in the tabernacles of sinners.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
10Behold, O God our protector: and look on the face of thy Christ.
12For God loveth mercy and truth: the Lord will give grace and glory.
Cross References
Genesis 15:1Now when these things were done, the word of the Lord came to Abram by a vision, saying: Fear not, Abram, I am thy protector, and thy reward exceeding great.
Psalms 3:3Many say to my soul: There is no salvation for him in his God.
Psalms 27:1The psalm of David before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 47:9God shall reign over the nations: God sitteth on his holy throne.
Psalms 85:12Truth is sprung out of the earth: and justice hath looked down from heaven.
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 →