Psalms 84:11
What does Psalms 84:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 84:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 84:11 means
Psalm 84:11 describes God with two powerful images: a "sun" and a "shield." As a sun, He is the source of light, life, warmth, and guidance, illuminating the path for His people. As a shield, He provides protection, defense, and security against all adversaries and dangers. The verse also promises that God bestows "grace and glory," indicating undeserved favor and ultimate honor and recognition, both in this life and the next. This generous provision and unwavering protection are exclusively for those who "walk blamelessly," emphasizing the importance of integrity, righteousness, and obedience in their daily lives.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The Lord God is our sun and our strength: the Lord will give grace and glory: he will not keep back any good thing from those whose ways are upright.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For a sun and a shield <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah God, Grace and honour doth Jehovah give. He withholdeth not good To those walking in uprightness.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Mercy and truth have met each other: justice and peace have kissed.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For Jehovah Elohim is a sun and shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Context
Psalm 84 expresses a deep longing for God's presence and dwelling place, specifically the temple in Jerusalem. The psalm begins with the psalmist’s yearning for the courts of the Lord and the blessedness of those who dwell there. Verses 5-7 describe pilgrims traveling to Zion, finding strength and refreshment in God. Verse 10 expresses a preference for dwelling in God’s house over worldly palaces. Therefore, verse 11 serves as a foundational theological statement, explaining why such longing and trust are justified: because God Himself is the ultimate source of provision, protection, and blessing for those who faithfully seek Him. The psalm culminates in verse 12 with a declaration of blessing upon those who trust in God.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Philippians 1:6
being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ:
- Psalms 34:9
Oh fear Jehovah, ye his saints; For there is no want to them that fear him.
- Psalms 119:114
Thou art my hiding-place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
- Micah 2:7
Shall it be said, O house of Jacob, Is the Spirit of Jehovah straitened? are these his doings? Do not my words do good to him that walketh uprightly?
- John 1:16
For of his fulness we all received, and grace for grace.
- Psalms 15:2
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart;
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