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For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, Than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
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The Value of One Day
Commentators emphasize that this is a profound value judgment. One day spent in worship and communion with God brings more true joy, peace, and spiritual profit than a thousand days spent in any other pursuit. This highlights the superior quality and deep satisfaction of a life centered on God's presence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand - Better—happier—more profitable—more to be desired—than a thousand days spent el…
19th Century
Anglican
I would rather be a doorkeeper. —Better, I would rather wait on the threshold, as not worthy (Septuagint and Vulgate, “be…
Baptist
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand.
Of course, the psalmist means that a day in God's courts is better than a thousa…
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16th Century
Protestant
For better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. Unlike the majority of humankind, who desire to live without knowing why, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand "One day"; so the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin, and all the Orien…
In all our addresses to God, we must desire that He would look on Christ, His Anointed One, and accept us for His sake; we must look to Him with fa…
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