Psalms 84:10

Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other. 1

LXX2012 (US English)

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

9Moreover his salvation is near them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land. 1

11Truth has sprung out of the earth; and righteousness has looked down from heaven. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 17:14And he sent forth his weapons, and scattered them; and multiplied lightnings, and routed them. 1

Psalms 27:4Give them according to their works, and according to the wickedness of their devices: give them according to the works of their hands; render their recompense to them. 1

Psalms 63:2You have sheltered me from the conspiracy of them that do wickedly; from the multitude of them that work iniquity; 1

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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