Psalms 84:1

Context

Psalm 84¹

For the music director; according to the gittith style;² written by the Korahites, a psalm.

84:1 How lovely is the place where you live,³

O Lord who rules over all!⁴

[84:1] ¹sn Psalm 84. The psalmist expresses his desire to be in God’s presence in the Jerusalem temple, for the Lord is the protector of his people.

[84:1] ²tn The precise meaning of the Hebrew term הַגִּתִּית (haggittit) is uncertain; it probably refers to a musical style or instrument.

[84:1] ³tn Or “your dwelling place[s].” The plural form of the noun may indicate degree or quality; this is the Lord’s special dwelling place (see Pss 43:3; 46:4; 132:5, 7).

[84:1] ⁴tn Traditionally, “Lord of hosts.” The title draws attention to God’s sovereign position (see Ps 69:6).