How do we reconcile the psalm’s praise of God’s dwelling place (Psalm 84:1, 4) with later events that saw the Temple destroyed? (Psalm 26:8) How can David refer to God’s sanctuary when the temple was not yet built in his lifetime?

1 How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 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,

Psalm 84 - For the director of music. According to gittith. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!

Lord Almighty, my King and my God. whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. till each appears before God in Zion. listen to me, God of Jacob. look with favor on your anointed one. than dwell in the tents of the wicked. from those whose walk is blameless. blessed is the one who trusts in you. Psalm 84:1 In Hebrew texts 84:1-12 is numbered 84:2-13.

O LORD of Hosts, my King and my God. 4 How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. until each appears before God in Zion. give ear, O God of Jacob. and look with favor on the face of Your anointed. than a thousand elsewhere. than dwell in the tents of the wicked.

Psalms 84:1 In-Context 1 How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

Psalms 84:1 Context. 1 (To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.) How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

1 How lovely is Your tabernacle, O Lord of hosts! 2 My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

1 How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty! 2 My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. 3 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, LORD Almighty, my King and my God.

The Blessedness of Dwelling in the House of God - To the Chief Musician. On an instrument of Gath. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your tabernacle, O Lord of hosts!