Psalms

Longing for God’s House

84  How lovely is Your dwelling place,Lord of •Hosts. 2 I long and yearnfor the courts of the Lord;my heart and flesh cry out for A the living God. 

3 Even a sparrow finds a home,and a swallow, a nest for herselfwhere she places her young —near Your altars, Lord of Hosts,my King and my God. 4 How happy are those who reside in Your house,who praise You continually. 

•Selah

5 Happy are the people whose strength is in You,whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. 6† As they pass through the Valley of Baca, Bthey make it a source of springwater;even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings. C, 7 They go from strength to strength;each appears before God in •Zion. 

8 Lord God of Hosts, hear my prayer;listen, God of Jacob. 

Selah

9 Consider our shield,  God; look on the face of Your anointed one. 

10 Better a day in Your courtsthan a thousand anywhere else.I would rather be at the door of the house of my Godthan to live in the tents of wicked people. 11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord gives grace and glory;He does not withhold the goodfrom those who live with integrity. 12 Happy is the person who trusts in You,Lord of Hosts!