Psalm 84:12

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 84:1-12

Psalms 84:1-12 is a beautiful psalm of the tabernacles of God.How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, even faints for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God ( Psalms 84:1-2 ).Jesus said, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" ( Matthew 5:6 ). What a beautiful expression this is of the psalmist. "My heart, my flesh cries out for the living God." Dr. Henry Drummond in his book, The... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 84:1-12

Though the writer of this psalm is not named in the title, yet it is not doubted but David was the author. Psalms 84:1 . How amiable are thy tabernacles. The word is plural, for the tabernacle had three partitions, the outward, and the inner court, and the most holy place. There was the promised presence of the Lord of hosts; he dwelt in his holy habitation. There was the atoning altar, which took away sin. Leviticus 16:14. There the law was read, and with proper illustrations. There prayer... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 84:1-12

Psalms 84:1-12How amiable are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of Hosts! A good man in relation to the scenes of public worshipI.As deprived of these privileges. In his deprivation he reveals--1. A devout admiration for them (Psalms 84:1). It is the law of mind, that blessings when lost always appear to us more precious. Lost health, lost property, lost friends, lost privileges.2. An intense longing for them (Psalms 84:2). It is “the living God “that gives these scenes attractions to the soul. It is not... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 84:12

Psalms 84:12O Lord of Hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in Thee.Of trust in GodI. The exercise itself.1. Man is altogether insufficient for his own happiness.2. God alone is all-sufficient for the happiness of man.3. God in His Word has made a revelation of His grace, mercy, and goodwill towards sinners.II. Some properties which ought to attend our trust in God. Our trust in God ought to be--1. Universal, for all good things.2. Fixed, close, continual.3. Heroic and fearless.4. Joyful.5.... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 84:12

Psa 84:12 O LORD of hosts, blessed [is] the man that trusteth in thee. Ver. 12. O Lord of hosts, &c. ] Conclusio Epiphonematica. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 84:12

blessed: Psalms 2:12, Psalms 34:8, Psalms 62:8, Psalms 146:5, Psalms 146:6, Isaiah 30:18, Isaiah 50:10, Jeremiah 17:7, Jeremiah 17:8 Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:13 - And I 2 Kings 18:5 - trusted 1 Chronicles 5:20 - because Psalms 1:1 - Blessed Psalms 4:5 - put Psalms 16:1 - for Psalms 18:30 - a buckler Psalms 32:1 - Blessed Psalms 32:10 - but Psalms 34:22 - none Psalms 40:4 - Blessed Psalms 89:8 - O Lord Psalms 106:3 - Blessed Proverbs 28:25 - he that putteth Isaiah 57:13 - but he Jeremiah 39:18 -... read more