“For the music director; according to the gittith style; written by the Korahites, a psalm. How lovely is the place where you live, O LORD of Heaven’s Armies!”
O Lord, you have blessed your land. You have turned aside the captivity of Jacob.
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You have released the iniquity of your people. You have covered all their sins.
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You have mitigated all your wrath. You have turned aside from the wrath of your indignation.
Psalms 84:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 84:1 say?
Psalms 84:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ Unto the end. A Psalm to the sons of Korah. ”
Where is Psalms 84:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 84:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 84, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 84:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 84:1 in?
Psalms 84:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 84:1?
Psalms 84:1 reads (CPDV): “ Unto the end. A Psalm to the sons of Korah. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.