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Psalms 84:5

Psalms 84:5
Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Who passing through the valley of Baca,.... Kimchi interprets it a valley of springs, or fountains, taking the word to be of the same signification as in Job 38:16, and mention being made of a well…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee - Not merely are they blessed who dwell there permanently, but the man also whose heart is there; who feels that his strength is in God alone who loves to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 84:1-7

The psalmist here, being by force restrained from waiting upon God in public ordinances, by the want of them is brought under a more sensible conviction than ever of the worth of them. Observe,

I. The…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Psalms 84:5-8

Yet not only those are happy, who reside within the precincts of the Temple, but those who in the strength of God surmounting every obstacle appear in His Presence and offer their prayers.