Psalm 27:4

Translations

Modern

One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

Traditional

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.

Literal

One thing I have asked from YHWH—it do I seek—that I may dwell in the house of YHWH all the days of my life, to look on the beauty of YHWH, and to inquire in His temple.

Latin

Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram, ut inhabitem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitæ meæ; ut videam voluptatem Domini, et visitem templum ejus.

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English

One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

Notes

Psalms 27:4–6

Seeking and enjoying the Lord's presence gives the psalmist confidence and security. He trusts in God's protection and looks forward to giving thanks and praise (see Psalm 18:6).

Psalms 27:1–14

This psalm combines two types—a psalm of confidence (Psalm 27:1–6) and an individual lament (27:7–14)—united by the theme of longing for the Lord's presence. The psalmist focuses on the Lord, making his own circumstances less important. The psalmist shows strong faith by being open to the Lord's guidance, timing, and priorities.

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David Seeking the Lord The Church as God’s Temple Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 26:8
O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.
Psalm 23:6
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Psalm 65:4
Blessed is the one You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts! We are filled with the goodness of Your house, the holiness of Your temple.
Psalm 84:10
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
Psalm 84:4
How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah
Luke 10:42
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Psalm 63:2–5
So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory.
Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Psalm 27:8
My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
Philippians 3:13
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

Glossary

Beauty David Music Psalms, Book of Temple

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Psalm 27:4

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