Psalm 84:9
“Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 84Meaning
The petition likely concerns the king or anointed representative within the psalm's worship setting; later theological applications should not erase that immediate context.
Read carefully
The verse is a prayer for the anointed; it does not remove standards of justice or integrity.
Reflection
Pray for leaders while preserving moral accountability.