Psalm 84:11
New International Version
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.

New Living Translation
For the LORD God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

English Standard Version
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Berean Standard Bible
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

King James Bible
For 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.

New King James Version
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.

New American Standard Bible
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

NASB 1995
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

NASB 1977
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Legacy Standard Bible
For Yahweh God is a sun and shield; Yahweh gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk blamelessly.

Amplified Bible
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD bestows grace and favor and honor; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

Christian Standard Bible
For the LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For the LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD gives grace and glory; He does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.

American Standard Version
For 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.

Contemporary English Version
Our LORD and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right.

English Revised Version
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD grants favor and honor. He does not hold back any blessing from those who live innocently.

Good News Translation
The LORD is our protector and glorious king, blessing us with kindness and honor. He does not refuse any good thing to those who do what is right.

International Standard Version
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD grants grace and favor; the LORD will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

Majority Standard Bible
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

NET Bible
For the LORD God is our sovereign protector. The LORD bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.

New Heart English Bible
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield. The LORD will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

World English Bible
For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For YHWH God [is] a sun and a shield, "" YHWH gives grace and glory. He does not withhold good "" To those walking in uprightness.

Young's Literal Translation
For a sun and a shield is Jehovah God, Grace and honour doth Jehovah give. He withholdeth not good To those walking in uprightness.

Smith's Literal Translation
For Jehovah God a sun and shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; he will not withhold good to those going uprightly.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For God loveth mercy and truth: the Lord will give grace and glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For God loves mercy and truth. The Lord will give grace and glory.

New American Bible
For a sun and shield is the LORD God, bestowing all grace and glory. The LORD withholds no good thing from those who walk without reproach.

New Revised Standard Version
For the LORD God is a sun and shield; he bestows favor and honor. No good thing does the LORD withhold from those who walk uprightly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the LORD God is our supply and our helper; the LORD will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because LORD JEHOVAH is God, our sustainer and our helper; LORD JEHOVAH will give love and honor and will not withhold his good things from those who walk in perfection.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; The LORD giveth grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For the Lord loves mercy and truth: God will give grace and glory: the Lord will not withhold good things from them that walk in innocence.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Better is One Day in Your Courts
10For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. 11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. 12O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!…

Cross References
James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Matthew 7:11
So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!

Romans 8:32
He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 9:8
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

John 1:16
From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace.

Ephesians 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.

2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Isaiah 60:19
No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor.

Isaiah 58:11
The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.

Proverbs 3:34
He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.

Genesis 15:1
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

Deuteronomy 33:29
Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”


Treasury of Scripture

For 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.

a sun

Psalm 27:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Isaiah 60:19,20
The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory…

Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

shield

Psalm 84:9
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

Psalm 3:3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Psalm 47:9
The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.

the Lord

John 1:16
And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.

Romans 8:16-18
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: …

2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

no

Psalm 34:9,10
O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him…

Psalm 85:12
Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.

Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

walk

Psalm 15:2
He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

Proverbs 2:7
He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

Proverbs 10:9
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

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Psalm 84
1. The prophet, longing for the communion of the sanctuary
4. Shows how blessed they are that dwell therein
8. He prays to be restored unto it.














For the LORD God is a sun and shield
The phrase "For the LORD God is a sun and shield" begins with the Hebrew name for God, "Yahweh Elohim," emphasizing His covenantal faithfulness and supreme power. The imagery of God as a "sun" suggests illumination, life-giving energy, and righteousness. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the sun was often associated with deities, but here, the psalmist attributes this life-sustaining power solely to Yahweh, highlighting His unique sovereignty. The "shield" symbolizes protection and defense, a common metaphor in the Psalms, reflecting God's role as a protector of His people. Historically, shields were essential in battle, providing safety and security, which parallels God's protective nature over His faithful.

the LORD gives grace and glory
The phrase "the LORD gives grace and glory" speaks to the benevolent nature of God. "Grace" (Hebrew: "chen") refers to unmerited favor, a central theme in both the Old and New Testaments, underscoring God's kindness and mercy towards humanity. "Glory" (Hebrew: "kavod") denotes honor and splendor, often associated with God's majestic presence. This duality of grace and glory encapsulates the fullness of God's blessings, offering both immediate favor and eternal honor to those who walk in His ways. Theologically, this reflects the Christian belief in salvation by grace and the promise of eternal life, where believers are transformed from glory to glory.

no good thing does He withhold
The phrase "no good thing does He withhold" assures believers of God's generosity. The Hebrew word for "good" (tov) encompasses what is beneficial, pleasant, and morally excellent. This promise is rooted in God's character, who desires to bless His children abundantly. The withholding of "no good thing" suggests that God, in His wisdom, provides what is truly beneficial for our spiritual growth and well-being. This aligns with the New Testament teaching that God works all things for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28), reinforcing the trust believers can have in God's provision.

from those who walk uprightly
The phrase "from those who walk uprightly" describes the recipients of God's blessings. "Walk" (Hebrew: "halak") implies a continuous, habitual lifestyle, while "uprightly" (Hebrew: "tamim") means blameless or complete. This denotes a life lived in integrity and obedience to God's commandments. The historical context of ancient Israel emphasized covenantal faithfulness, where blessings were contingent upon adherence to God's laws. In a broader Christian context, this reflects the call to live a life of holiness and righteousness, empowered by the Holy Spirit, as a response to God's grace. The promise of withheld blessings is thus conditional upon a sincere and devoted walk with God, encouraging believers to pursue a life that honors Him.

Verse 11. - For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; i.e. not only a "Shield" or protection, as he has been already called (ver. 9), but also a "Sun," the source of life and light, of joy and happiness (comp. Isaiah 60:19, 20; Malachi 4:2). The Lord will give grace and glory. Inward grace, outward splendour and glory (Revelation 21:11-24). No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly (see 1 Corinthians 2:9; 1 Timothy 4:8; and Psalm 34:10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the LORD
יְהוָ֪ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

God
אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

is a sun
שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ ׀ (še·meš)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement

and a shield;
וּמָגֵן֮ (ū·mā·ḡên)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

gives
יִתֵּ֣ן (yit·tên)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

grace
חֵ֣ן (ḥên)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2580: Graciousness, subjective, objective

and glory;
וְ֭כָבוֹד (wə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

He withholds
יִמְנַע־ (yim·na‘-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4513: To debar, from benefit, injury

no
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

good thing
ט֝֗וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

from those who walk
לַֽהֹלְכִ֥ים (la·hō·lə·ḵîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

with integrity.
בְּתָמִֽים׃ (bə·ṯā·mîm)
Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth


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