Psalm 27:4
“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.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 27Meaning
The “one thing” sought is to dwell with the LORD, behold divine beauty and inquire in the temple; desire is focused on communion and worship.
Confidence before enemies
Verses 1–6 confess the LORD as light and stronghold, face armies without surrendering to fear, and center desire on God’s presence and worship.
Read carefully
The “one thing” sought is to dwell with the LORD, behold divine beauty and inquire in the temple; desire is focused on communion and worship. Keep the verse within Psalm 27’s movement from confidence, to desire for God’s presence, to lament, guidance and courageous waiting.
Reflection
The “one thing” sought is to dwell with the LORD, behold divine beauty and inquire in the temple; desire is focused on communion and worship.