Psalm 84:8-10

New International Reader's Version

⁸ Lord God who rules over all, hear my prayer.
    God of the people of Jacob, listen to me.
⁹ God, may you be pleased with your anointed king.
    You appointed him to be like a shield that keeps us safe.

¹⁰ A single day in your courtyards is better
    than a thousand anywhere else.
I would rather guard the door of the house of my God
    than live in the tents of sinful people.