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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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Psalms
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 84:10
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 84:10
19th Century
Bishop
I would rather be a doorkeeper. —Better, I would rather wait on the threshold, as not worthy (Septuagint and Vulgate, “be…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 84:10
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Psalms 84:10
16th Century
Theologian
For better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere. Unlike the majority of humankind, who desire to live without knowing why, …
John Gill
On Psalms 84:10
17th Century
Pastor
For a day in your courts is better than a thousand
"One day"; so the Septuagint and Vulgate Latin, and all the Orien…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 84:8–12
17th Century
Minister
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…