What does Psalm 84:9 mean?
Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 84, verse-level content coming soon!Psalm 84:8–12 closes the song with a plea for God to hear prayers for protection and safety. The reference to God as the "LORD of Hosts" refers to His command of the armies of heaven. The psalmist's love for God is so great that he would rather take the humblest location in the temple—God's house—than to live anywhere else.
For those who love God, the temple is a place of intense joy and security. The psalmist would rather be there than anywhere else—even if it means being in the humblest postures. Pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem are encouraged to know that their destination is the temple. This makes even the long journey easy, and its hardships seem pleasant. The song appeals to God for His protection over those who honor and praise Him.