Psalms 27:4
One thing I have asked of the Lord, that I will seek after,that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,to see the Lord's beauty,and to inquire in his temple.
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1 Samuel 1:11She vowed a vow, and said, "Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your handmaid, and remember me, and not forget your handmaid, but will give to your handmaid a boy, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come on his head."
1 Samuel 30:8David inquired of the Lord, saying, "If I pursue after this troop, shall I overtake them?"He answered him, "Pursue; for you shall surely overtake them, and shall without fail recover all."
1 Chronicles 10:13So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against the Lord, because of the word of the Lord, which he did not keep; and also because he asked counsel of one who had a familiar spirit, to inquire thereby,
Psalms 26:6I will wash my hands in innocence,so I will go about your altar, Lord;
Psalms 27:8When you said, "Seek my face,"my heart said to you, "I will seek your face, Lord."
Psalms 63:2So I have seen you in the sanctuary,watching your power and your glory.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 27:2-7
Devout Confidence; Encouragement in Prayers. 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. 4 One thing have I desired of the Lord , that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all… Read the whole commentary →