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One thing have I asked of Yahweh, that will I seek after, That I may dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, To see the beauty of Yahweh, And to inquire in his temple.
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The One Thing Needful
Commentators emphasize that David's desire to be in God's presence was his single, supreme priority, outweighing all other concerns like safety, family, or possessions. Scholars like Calvin and Henry frame this singular focus on communion with God as the "one thing needful" for a believer's life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
One thing I have desired of the Lord - One main object; one thing that I have especially desired; one thing which has been the obje…
19th Century
Anglican
To behold the beauty. —Literally, to see into the favour — that is, to meditate on the graciousness of God.
Baptist
To behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion:
Will n…
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16th Century
Protestant
One thing have I desired. Some consider this a prophecy of the perpetuity of David’s kingdom, on which not only his own personal happiness…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
One [thing] I have desired of the Lord Not to be returned to Saul's court; nor to his own house and family; nor to h…
The Lord, who is the believer's light, is the strength of his life; not only by whom, but in whom he lives and moves. In God let us strengthen ours…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Now that he has prayed, the psalmist speaks about the trust produced by that prayer, and he makes two points about this.
First, he…
