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Psalms 27:4

WEB

4One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the LORD’s house all the days of my life, to see the LORD’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.

KJV

4One 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.

BSB

4One 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.

FBV

4I only ask the Lord for one thing: I just want to live in the house of the Lord throughout my life, contemplating the Lord's goodness and thinking about his Temple.

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Extra References

Psalms 26:8

8LORD, I love the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells.


Psalms 23:6

6Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the LORD’s house forever.


Psalms 65:4

4Blessed is the one whom you choose and cause to come near, that he may live in your courts. We will be filled with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.


Psalms 84:4

4Blessed are those who dwell in your house. They are always praising you. Selah.


Psalms 84:10

10For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.


Luke 10:42

42but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.”


Psalms 63:2-5

2So I have seen you in the sanctuary, watching your power and your glory. 3Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise you. 4So I will bless you while I live. I will lift up my hands in your name. 5My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,


Psalms 27:8

8When you said, “Seek my face,” my heart said to you, “I will seek your face, LORD.”


Jeremiah 29:13

13You shall seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart.


Matthew 6:33

33But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.