Psalms 84:3
The very sparrow findeth an abode, And the swallow a nest, where they may lay their young, By thine altars, O LORD of hosts, My king and my God!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
4Happy they who dwell in thy house, Who are continually praising thee! [[Pause.]]
Cross References
Psalms 5:2Listen to the voice of my supplication, my King and my God! For to thee do I address my prayer.
Psalms 43:4Then will I go to the altar of God, To the God of my joy and exultation; Yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God, my God!
Psalms 91:1He who sitteth under the shelter of the Most High Maketh his abode in the shadow of the Almighty.
Ezekiel 24:21Say to the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the pride of your confidence, the desire of your eyes, and the longing of your souls; and your sons and daughters that are left to you shall fall by the sword.
Matthew 23:37Jerusalem, Jerusalem, that killeth the prophets, and stoneth those who are sent to her! How often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
Matthew Henry on Psalms 84:2-8
The Pleasures of Public Worship; Benefit of Public Worship. 1 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! 2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord : my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found a house, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, even thine altars, O Lord of hosts, my King, and my God. 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah. 5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in… Read the whole commentary →