Psalm 27:4 (KJV)
“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.”
Psalm 27:4 is verse of the day number 322 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “One thing I desire”. It comes from Psalm 27, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
Psalm 27:4 in other translations
One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after: That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of Jehovah, And to inquire in his temple.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Psalm 27:4 in context
Psalm 27:1–7 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
5For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
6And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
7Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
Cross-references for Psalm 27:4
Passages most often linked to Psalm 27:4, strongest connections first.
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Selah.
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. …
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
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