Psalms 84:8 bbe — O Lord God of armies, let my prayer come to you: give ear, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)

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"O Lord God of armies, let my prayer come to you: give ear, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)"

— Psalms 84:8, Bible in Basic English

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“O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah.”
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Psalms 84 — Context

Happy is the man whose strength is in you; in whose heart are the highways to Zion.

Going through the valley of balsam-trees, they make it a place of springs; it is clothed with blessings by the early rain.

They go from strength to strength; every one of them comes before God in Zion.

O Lord God of armies, let my prayer come to you: give ear, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)

O God, let your eyes be on him who is our safe cover, and let your heart be turned to your king.

For a day in your house is better than a thousand. It is better to be a door-keeper in the house of my God, than to be living in the tents of sin.

The Lord God is our sun and our strength: the Lord will give grace and glory: he will not keep back any good thing from those whose ways are upright.

Psalms 84:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 84:8 say?

Psalms 84:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “O Lord God of armies, let my prayer come to you: give ear, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)”

Where is Psalms 84:8 in the Bible?

Psalms 84:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 84, verse 8.

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 84:8.

What translation should I read Psalms 84:8 in?

Psalms 84:8 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 84:8?

Psalms 84:8 reads (BBE): “O Lord God of armies, let my prayer come to you: give ear, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)” 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.

Psalms 84:8 bbe — O Lord God of armies, let my prayer come to you: give ear, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)

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