Psalm 84:9

ESV Behold our shield, O God; look on the face of your anointed!

NIV Look on our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one.

NASB See our shield, God, And look at the face of Your anointed.

CSB Consider our shield, God; look on the face of your anointed one.

NLT O God, look with favor upon the king, our shield! Show favor to the one you have anointed.

KJV Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

NKJV O God, behold our shield, And look upon the face of Your anointed.

What does Psalm 84:9 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 84, verse-level content coming soon!

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Context Summary
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.

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Chapter Summary
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.

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