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Psalm 84:2
ESV My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.
NIV My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
NASB My soul longed and even yearned for the courtyards of the Lord; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.
CSB I long and yearn for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh cry out for the living God.
NLT I long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the Lord. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God.
KJV My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.
NKJV My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

What does Psalm 84:2 mean?

Please see our chapter commentary on Psalm 84, verse-level content coming soon!
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Context Summary
Psalm 84:1–4 express the psalmist's love for the temple. This is not inspired by duty or obligation. Rather, this is deep love for the Lord and His sanctuary. To "dwell," in these contexts, implies deliberate and habitual time spent. The psalm mentions birds who live near the altars. This might poetically refer to the safety which comes in God's presence. Or it may be the psalmist yearning to truly live in the temple as do these birds.
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Chapter Summary
For those who love God, the temple is a place of intense joy and security. The psalmist would rather be there than anywhere else—even if it means being in the humblest postures. Pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem are encouraged to know that their destination is the temple. This makes even the long journey easy, and its hardships seem pleasant. The song appeals to God for His protection over those who honor and praise Him.
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