KJV ORIGINAL
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
There's one thing I want from the LORD more than anything else, and I will keep pursuing it: to live in the LORD's house my whole life, to see His beauty, and to seek His guidance in His temple.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that his greatest desire is to stay close to God throughout his entire life, experiencing God's beauty and seeking His wisdom.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is traditionally attributed to King David, who had a deep love for God's presence and the tabernacle (and later the temple). In ancient Israel, the temple was seen as God's dwelling place on earth, where people could come to worship, offer sacrifices, and seek God's guidance through the priests.
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