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P S A LM 8 4
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For the choir director: A psalm of the
descendants of Korah, to be accompanied
by a stringed instrument.*
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How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
I long, yes, I faint with longing
to enter the courts of the Lord.
With my whole being, body and soul,
I will shout joyfully to the living God.
Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow builds her nest and
raises her young
at a place near your altar,
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, my King
and my God!
What joy for those who can live in your
house,
always singing your praises.
Interlude
What joy for those whose strength comes
from the Lord,
who have set their minds on a pilgrimage
to Jerusalem.
When they walk through the Valley of
Weeping,*
it will become a place of refreshing
springs.
The autumn rains will clothe it with
blessings.
They will continue to grow stronger,
and each of them will appear before
God in Jerusalem.*
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O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my
prayer.
Listen, O God of Jacob.
Interlude
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O God, look with favor upon the king, our
shield!
Show favor to the one you have anointed.
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A single day in your courts
is better than a thousand anywhere else!
I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house
of my God
than live the good life in the homes of
the wicked.
For the Lord God is our sun and our shield.
He gives us grace and glory.
The Lord will withhold no good thing
from those who do what is right.
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies,
what joy for those who trust in you.
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I listen carefully to what God the Lord
is saying,
for he speaks peace to his faithful people.
But let them not return to their
foolish ways.
Surely his salvation is near to those who
fear him,
so our land will be filled with his glory.
Unfailing love and truth have met together.
Righteousness and peace have kissed!
Truth springs up from the earth,
and righteousness smiles down from
heaven.
Yes, the Lord pours down his blessings.
Our land will yield its bountiful harvest.
Righteousness goes as a herald before him,
preparing the way for his steps.
— promises —
from God
The Lord will withhold
no good thing from those
who do what is right.
P SA L M 8 4:1 1
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For the choir director: A psalm of the
descendants of Korah.
Lord, you poured out blessings on your land!
You restored the fortunes of Israel.*
You forgave the guilt of your people—
yes, you covered all their sins. Interlude
You held back your fury.
You kept back your blazing anger.
Now restore us again, O God of our salvation.
Put aside your anger against us once more.
Will you be angry with us always?
Will you prolong your wrath to all
generations?
Won’t you revive us again,
so your people can rejoice in you?
Show us your unfailing love, O Lord,
and grant us your salvation.
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A prayer of David.
Bend down, O Lord, and hear my prayer;
answer me, for I need your help.
Protect me, for I am devoted to you.
Save me, for I serve you and trust you.
You are my God.
Be merciful to me, O Lord,
for I am calling on you constantly.
Give me happiness, O Lord,
for I give myself to you.
O Lord, you are so good, so ready to
forgive,
so full of unfailing love for all who
ask for your help.
Listen closely to my prayer, O Lord;
hear my urgent cry.
I will call to you whenever I’m in trouble,
and you will answer me.
84:title Hebrew according to the gittith. 84:6 Or Valley of
Poplars; Hebrew reads valley of Baca. 84:7 Hebrew Zion.
85:1 Hebrew of Jacob. See note on 44:4.