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Just as the sparrow seeks her home,
    and the swallow finds in her own nest
    a place to lay her young,
I, too, seek Your altars, my King and my God,
    Commander of heaven’s armies.
How blessed are those who make Your house their home,
    who live with You;
    they are constantly praising You.

[pause][a]

Blessed are those who make You their strength,
    for they treasure every step of the journey [to Zion].[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 84:4 Literally, selah, likely a musical direction from a Hebrew root meaning “to lift up”
  2. 84:5 Hebrew manuscripts omit this portion.

Even the sparrow has found a home,
    and the swallow a nest for herself,
    where she may have her young—
a place near your altar,(A)
    Lord Almighty,(B) my King(C) and my God.(D)
Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
    they are ever praising you.[a]

Blessed are those whose strength(E) is in you,
    whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 84:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.