Psalms 84:3 net — Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O LO…

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"Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, my king and my God."

— Psalms 84:3, NET Bible

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Psalms 84 — Context

1

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!

2

I desperately want to be in the courts of the LORD’s temple. My heart and my entire being shout for joy to the living God.

3

Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, my king and my God.

4

How blessed are those who live in your temple and praise you continually!(Selah)

5

How blessed are those who find their strength in you, and long to travel the roads that lead to your temple!

6

As they pass through the Baca Valley, he provides a spring for them. The rain even covers it with pools of water.

Psalms 84:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 84:3 say?
Psalms 84:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, my king and my God.”
Where is Psalms 84:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 84:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 84, verse 3.
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 84:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 84:3 in?
Psalms 84:3 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 84:3?
Psalms 84:3 reads (NET): “Even the birds find a home there, and the swallow builds a nest, where she can protect her young near your altars, O LORD of Heaven’s Armies, my king and my God.” 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.
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