Psalms 65:4

Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.

In Context

3When iniquities prevail against me, You atone for our transgressions.

5With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.

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Cross References

Psalms 4:3Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.

Psalms 17:15As for me, I will behold Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied in Your presence.

Psalms 24:7Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

Psalms 36:8They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights.

Psalms 63:5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.

Psalms 84:4How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah

Matthew Henry on Psalms 65:2-6

The Praises of Zion; Motives for Devout. 1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed. 2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. 3 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. 4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. 5 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer… Read the whole commentary →

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