Translations
Modern
O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
Traditional
O Lord of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Literal
O YHWH of hosts, blessed is the man trusting in You.
Latin
Non privabit bonis eos qui ambulant in innocentia: Domine virtutum, beatus homo qui sperat in te.
Original
Hebrew
English
O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
Notes
The psalmist deeply longs for God's presence. He feels weak with longing as he thinks about the temple and the pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem (Psalm 84:1–7). He prays for himself and the community (Psalm 84:8–9).
The end of the psalm (Psalm 84:10–12) shows that the temple represents God. The psalmist truly desires God's presence. He understands that God's goodness is better than life and that only God can grant his people favor and honor (Psalm 84:10–11).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Baca, Valley of Gittith Korahite, Korathite Music Numbers, Book of Psalms, Book of Zion
Topics
Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Select Readings: The Joy of the Righteous The Blessed: Who Trust in God