Psalms 84:1

For the music director; according to the gittith style; ²  written by the Korahites, a psalm. How lovely is the place where you live, ³  O Lord who rules over all! ⁴ 

1Ki 22:19; Ne 9:6; Ps 8:1; Ps 27:4; Ps 36:8; Ps 48:1,2; Ps 81:1; Ps 87:2,3; Ps 103:20,21; Ps 122:1; Isa 6:2,3; Heb 9:23,24; Re 21:2,3,22,23

¹ sn Psalm 84. The psalmist expresses his desire to be in God’s presence in the Jerusalem temple, for the Lord is the protector of his people.

² tn The precise meaning of the Hebrew term הַגִּתִּית (haggittit) is uncertain; it probably refers to a musical style or instrument.

³ tn Or “your dwelling place[s].” The plural form of the noun may indicate degree or quality; this is the Lord’s special dwelling place (see Pss 43:3; 46:4; 132:5, 7).

⁴ tn Traditionally, “Lord of hosts.” The title draws attention to God’s sovereign position (see Ps 69:6).