Psalm 27:4
New Living Translation
4 The one thing I ask of the Lord—
the thing I seek most—
is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
delighting in the Lord’s perfections
and meditating in his Temple.
Psalm 27:4
New International Version
Psalm 26:8
New Living Translation
8 I love your sanctuary, Lord,
the place where your glorious presence dwells.
Psalm 26:8
New International Version
Psalm 23:6
New Living Translation
6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord
forever.
Psalm 23:6
New International Version
6 Surely your goodness and love(A) will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
Psalm 65:4
New Living Translation
4 What joy for those you choose to bring near,
those who live in your holy courts.
What festivities await us
inside your holy Temple.
Psalm 65:4
New International Version
Psalm 84:10
New Living Translation
10 A single day in your courts
is better than a thousand anywhere else!
I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God
than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.
Psalm 84:10
New International Version
10 Better is one day in your courts
than a thousand elsewhere;
I would rather be a doorkeeper(A) in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
Psalm 84:4
New Living Translation
4 What joy for those who can live in your house,
always singing your praises. Interlude
Psalm 84:4
New International Version
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house;
they are ever praising you.[a]
Footnotes
- Psalm 84:4 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 8.
Psalm 63:2-5
New Living Translation
2 I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
4 I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
5 You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
I will praise you with songs of joy.
Psalm 63:2-5
New International Version
2 I have seen you in the sanctuary(A)
and beheld your power and your glory.(B)
3 Because your love is better than life,(C)
my lips will glorify you.
4 I will praise you as long as I live,(D)
and in your name I will lift up my hands.(E)
5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;(F)
with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
Luke 10:42
New Living Translation
42 There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”
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Luke 10:42
New International Version
42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a](A) Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Footnotes
- Luke 10:42 Some manuscripts but only one thing is needed
Psalm 27:8
New Living Translation
8 My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”
Psalm 27:8
New International Version
8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!(A)”
Your face, Lord, I will seek.
Matthew 6:33
New Living Translation
33 Seek the Kingdom of God[a] above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
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- 6:33 Some manuscripts do not include of God.
Matthew 6:33
New International Version
33 But seek first his kingdom(A) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.(B)
Philippians 3:13
New Living Translation
13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it,[a] but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,
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- 3:13 Some manuscripts read not yet achieved it.
Philippians 3:13
New International Version
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind(A) and straining toward what is ahead,
Psalm 90:17
New Living Translation
17 And may the Lord our God show us his approval
and make our efforts successful.
Yes, make our efforts successful!
Psalm 90:17
New International Version
Hebrews 11:6
New Living Translation
6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.
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Hebrews 11:6
New International Version
6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him(A) must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
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