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Berean Standard Bible

“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.”

Psalms 27:4

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Study note

After declaring his confidence amid enemies, David reveals in Psalm 27 what he desires above everything else. The house of the Lord was the place of worship where God's presence was known, and gazing on God's beauty speaks of contemplating his goodness and glory.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in Yahweh’s house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart's desire; that I may have a place in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, looking on his glory, and getting wisdom in his Temple.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Una cosa he demandado á Jehová, ésta buscaré: que esté yo en la casa de Jehová todos los días de mi vida, para contemplar la hermosura de Jehová, y para inquirir en su templo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Lo que pido de Dios, lo que más deseo, es el privilegio de meditar en su templo, vivir en su presencia cada día de mi vida y deleitarme en su perfección y gloria.

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