Psalm 84:9
New International Version
Look on our shield, O God; look with favor on your anointed one.

New Living Translation
O God, look with favor upon the king, our shield! Show favor to the one you have anointed.

English Standard Version
Behold our shield, O God; look on the face of your anointed!

Berean Standard Bible
Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.

King James Bible
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

New King James Version
O God, behold our shield, And look upon the face of Your anointed.

New American Standard Bible
See our shield, God, And look at the face of Your anointed.

NASB 1995
Behold our shield, O God, And look upon the face of Your anointed.

NASB 1977
Behold our shield, O God, And look upon the face of Thine anointed.

Legacy Standard Bible
See our shield, O God, And look upon the face of Your anointed.

Amplified Bible
See our shield, O God, And look at the face of Your anointed [the king as Your representative].

Christian Standard Bible
Consider our shield, God; look on the face of your anointed one.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Consider our shield, God; look on the face of Your anointed one.

American Standard Version
Behold, O God our shield, And look upon the face of thine anointed.

Contemporary English Version
You are the shield that protects your people, and I am your chosen one. Won't you smile on me?

English Revised Version
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Look at our shield, O God. Look with favor on the face of your anointed one.

Good News Translation
Bless our king, O God, the king you have chosen.

International Standard Version
God, look at our shield, and show favor to your anointed,

Majority Standard Bible
Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.

NET Bible
O God, take notice of our shield! Show concern for your chosen king!

New Heart English Bible
Look, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thy anointed.

World English Bible
Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Our shield, see, O God, "" And behold the face of Your anointed,

Young's Literal Translation
Our shield, see, O God, And behold the face of Thine anointed,

Smith's Literal Translation
See, O God our shield, and behold the face of thy Messiah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold, O God our protector: and look on the face of thy Christ.

Catholic Public Domain Version
O God, gaze upon our protector, and look upon the face of your Christ.

New American Bible
O God, watch over our shield; look upon the face of your anointed.

New Revised Standard Version
Behold our shield, O God; look on the face of your anointed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And see, God our shield, and look at the face of your Anointed!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, O God our shield, And look upon the face of Thine anointed.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, O God our defender, and look upon the face of thine anointed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Better is One Day in Your Courts
8O LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah 9Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed. 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.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 6:41-42
Now therefore, arise, O LORD God, and enter Your resting place, You and the ark of Your might. May Your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation, and may Your godly ones rejoice in goodness. / O LORD God, do not reject Your anointed one. Remember Your loving devotion to Your servant David.”

1 Samuel 16:6-13
When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and said, “Surely here before the LORD is His anointed.” / But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” / Then Jesse called Abinadab and presented him to Samuel, who said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” ...

1 Kings 11:36
I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.

2 Samuel 7:13-16
He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. / I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men. / But My loving devotion will never be removed from him as I removed it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. ...

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

2 Samuel 23:1-5
These are the last words of David: “The oracle of David son of Jesse, the oracle of the man raised on high, the one anointed by the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel: / The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue. / The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, ...

1 Kings 8:25-26
Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: ‘You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.’ / And now, O God of Israel, please confirm what You promised to Your servant, my father David.

Isaiah 11:1-5
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ...

Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

Zechariah 3:8-9
Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch. / See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day.

Zechariah 6:12-13
And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

Acts 2:29-36
Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. / But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne. / Foreseeing this, David spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that He was not abandoned to Hades, nor did His body see decay. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, O God our shield, and look on the face of your anointed.

our

Psalm 84:11
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.

Psalm 98:1
A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.

Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

the face

Psalm 2:2,6
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, …

Psalm 89:20
I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

1 Samuel 2:10
The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.

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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.














Behold
The word "behold" is a call to attention, urging the reader or listener to pause and consider what follows with careful reflection. In Hebrew, the word is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which often introduces a significant statement or revelation. It serves as an invitation to witness something of importance, drawing the reader into a deeper engagement with the text. In the context of Psalm 84, it emphasizes the importance of the plea that follows, urging the reader to focus on the divine request being made.

our shield
The term "our shield" refers to protection and defense, symbolizing God's role as a protector of His people. In Hebrew, the word "מָגֵן" (magen) is used, which is often associated with God's safeguarding presence. Historically, a shield was a crucial part of a warrior's armor, providing defense against attacks. This metaphor highlights God's protective nature, assuring believers of His constant vigilance and care. It reflects a deep trust in God's ability to guard His people from spiritual and physical harm.

O God
This phrase acknowledges the divine being addressed in the prayer, emphasizing a personal relationship with the Almighty. The Hebrew word for God here is "אֱלֹהִים" (Elohim), a plural form that denotes majesty and power. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty and authority over all creation. The invocation of God in this manner underscores the psalmist's reliance on divine intervention and guidance, recognizing God's supreme power and the intimate connection between the Creator and His followers.

and look upon
The phrase "and look upon" is a request for God's attention and favor. In Hebrew, the verb "רָאָה" (ra'ah) means to see or perceive, often implying a deeper understanding or consideration. This plea is for God to not only see but to regard with care and compassion. It reflects a desire for divine acknowledgment and intervention, seeking God's benevolent gaze that brings blessing and favor. The psalmist is asking for God's active involvement in their life, trusting in His ability to see and respond to their needs.

the face of Your anointed
The "face of Your anointed" refers to the king or leader chosen by God, often understood as the Davidic king in the context of the Psalms. The Hebrew word for "anointed" is "מָשִׁיחַ" (mashiach), from which the term "Messiah" is derived. This highlights the special status and divine appointment of the king, who serves as God's representative on earth. The request for God to look upon the anointed one's face signifies a plea for divine favor and support for the leader, ensuring that God's purposes are fulfilled through them. It also foreshadows the ultimate Anointed One, Jesus Christ, who embodies God's promise of salvation and eternal kingship.

(9) Shield . . . . anointed.--These are here in direct parallelism. So in Psalm 89:18. (See Note, and comp. Psalm 47:9, Note.)

Verse 9. - Behold, O God our Shield; i.e. ' 'our Protection and Defense" (comp. Psalm 33:20; Psalm 59:11; Psalm 89:18). And look upon the face of thine anointed. Regard our Mug with favour; let the light of thy countenance shine upon him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Behold
רְאֵ֣ה (rə·’êh)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

our shield,
מָ֭גִנֵּנוּ (mā·ḡin·nê·nū)
Noun - common singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile

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

and look with favor
וְ֝הַבֵּ֗ט (wə·hab·bêṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 5027: To scan, look intently at, to regard

on the face
פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

of Your anointed.
מְשִׁיחֶֽךָ׃ (mə·šî·ḥe·ḵā)
Adjective - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 4899: Anointed, a consecrated person, the Messiah


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