Psalms 84:8 net — O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my prayer! Listen, O God of Jacob!(Selah)

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"O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my prayer! Listen, O God of Jacob!(Selah)"

— Psalms 84:8, NET Bible

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Psalms 84 — Context

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.

7

They are sustained as they travel along; each one appears before God in Zion.

8

O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my prayer! Listen, O God of Jacob!(Selah)

9

O God, take notice of our shield! Show concern for your chosen king!

10

Certainly spending just one day in your temple courts is better than spending a thousand elsewhere. I would rather stand at the entrance to the temple of my God than live in the tents of the wicked.

11

For the LORD God is our sovereign protector. The LORD bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.

Psalms 84:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 84:8 say?
Psalms 84:8 in the NET Bible reads: “O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my prayer! Listen, 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 (NET): “O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my prayer! Listen, 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.
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