Study Desk

For the choir director: on the Gittith.^(a) A psalm of the sons of Korah.

How lovely is Your dwelling place, Lord of Hosts.^(b)

I long and yearn for the courts of the Lord ; my heart and flesh cry out for^[a] the living God.^(c)

Even a sparrow finds a home, and a swallow, a nest for herself where she places her young— near Your altars, Lord of Hosts, my King and my God.^(d)

How happy are those who reside in Your house, who praise You continually.^(e) Selah

Happy are the people whose strength is in You, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.^(f)

As they pass through the Valley of Baca,^[b] they make it a source of springwater; even the autumn rain will cover it with blessings.^[c](g)

They go from strength to strength; each appears before God in Zion.^(h)

Lord God of Hosts, hear my prayer; listen, God of Jacob.⁽ⁱ⁾ Selah

Consider our shield,^[d] God;^(j) look on the face of Your anointed one.^(k)

Better a day in Your courts than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather be at the door of the house of my God than to live in the tents of wicked people.^(l)

For the Lord God is a sun and shield.^(m) The Lord gives grace and glory; He does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.⁽ⁿ⁾

Happy is the person who trusts in You, Lord of Hosts!^(o)