Psalms 84:11

"For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the profound spiritual value David found in worship and service at the Temple. He preferred to serve even as a lowly doorkeeper there over living among those who were morally corrupt, emphasizing the transformative power of holy presence and devotion.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

For the Lord God is a sun -The Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate render this, “For the Lord loveth mercy and truth.” Our translation, however, is the correct one. The sun gives light, warmth, beauty, to the creation; so God is the source of light, joy, happiness, to the soul. CompareIsaiah 60:19;Revelation 21:23;Revelation 22:5. And shield -SeePsalms 84:9. The Lord will give grace and glory -Grace, or favor, here; glory, or honor, in the world to come. He will bestow all needful favor on his people in this life; he will admit them to glory in the world to come. Grace and glory are connected. The bestowment of the one will be followed by the other.Romans 8:29-30.

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