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Psalms 84:10

Psalms 84:10
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For the Lord God is a sun and shield,.... Christ is "the sun of righteousness", and it is in the house of God that he arises upon his people with healing in his wings, Mal 4:2 he is like the sun, the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand - Better - happier - more profitable - more to be desired - than a thousand days spent elsewhere. That is, I should find more happiness - more true…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 84:8-12

Here, I. The psalmist prays for audience and acceptance with God, not mentioning particularly what he desired God would do for him. He needed to say no more when he had professed such an affectionate…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For a day&c. The connexion of thought is obscure. Forapparently introduces a reason for the foregoing prayer. A -good day," i.e. a day of festivity and rejoicing, was regarded as a propitious occasion…