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He gives us grace and glory. The LORD will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right. <a href="/esv/psalms/84.htm">English Standard Version</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. <a href="/bsb/psalms/84.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. <a href="/kjv/psalms/84.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/psalms/84.htm">New King James Version</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. <a href="/nasb_/psalms/84.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. <a href="/nasb/psalms/84.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. <a href="/nasb77/psalms/84.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. <a href="/lsb/psalms/84.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For Yahweh God is a sun and shield; Yahweh gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk blamelessly. <a href="/amp/psalms/84.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD bestows grace and favor and honor; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. <a href="/csb/psalms/84.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity. <a href="/hcsb/psalms/84.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD gives grace and glory; He does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity. <a href="/asv/psalms/84.htm">American Standard Version</a> For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. <a href="/cev/psalms/84.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Our LORD and our God, you are like the sun and also like a shield. You treat us with kindness and with honor, never denying any good thing to those who live right. <a href="/erv/psalms/84.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the LORD God is a sun and a shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. <a href="/gwt/psalms/84.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD God is a sun and shield. The LORD grants favor and honor. He does not hold back any blessing from those who live innocently. <a href="/gnt/psalms/84.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD is our protector and glorious king, blessing us with kindness and honor. He does not refuse any good thing to those who do what is right. <a href="/isv/psalms/84.htm">International Standard Version</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD grants grace and favor; the LORD will not withhold any good thing from those who walk blamelessly. <a href="/msb/psalms/84.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. <a href="/net/psalms/84.htm">NET Bible</a> For the LORD God is our sovereign protector. The LORD bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity. <a href="/nheb/psalms/84.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For the LORD God is a sun and a shield. The LORD will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly. <a href="/wbt/psalms/84.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. <a href="/web/psalms/84.htm">World English Bible</a> For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/psalms/84.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For YHWH God [is] a sun and a shield, "" YHWH gives grace and glory. He does not withhold good "" To those walking in uprightness. <a href="/ylt/psalms/84.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For a sun and a shield is Jehovah God, Grace and honour doth Jehovah give. He withholdeth not good To those walking in uprightness. <a href="/slt/psalms/84.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For Jehovah God a sun and shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; he will not withhold good to those going uprightly.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/psalms/84.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For God loveth mercy and truth: the Lord will give grace and glory. <a href="/cpdv/psalms/84.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> <V 83:12>For God loves mercy and truth. The Lord will give grace and glory. <a href="/nabre/psalms/84.htm">New American Bible</a> For a sun and shield is the LORD God, bestowing all grace and glory. The LORD withholds no good thing from those who walk without reproach. <a href="/nrsvce/psalms/84.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For the LORD God is a sun and shield; he bestows favor and honor. No good thing does the LORD withhold from those who walk uprightly.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/psalms/84.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For the LORD God is our supply and our helper; the LORD will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. <a href="/hpbt/psalms/84.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because LORD JEHOVAH is God, our sustainer and our helper; LORD JEHOVAH will give love and honor and will not withhold his good things from those who walk in perfection.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/psalms/84.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; The LORD giveth grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. <a href="/sep/psalms/84.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For the Lord loves mercy and truth: God will give grace and glory: the Lord will not withhold good things from them that walk in innocence. <a href="/parallel/psalms/84-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=10595" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/psalms/84.htm">Better is One Day in Your Courts</a> …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. 11<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8121.htm" title="8121: še·meš (N-cs) -- From an unused root meaning to be brilliant; the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. A notched battlement.">is a sun</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: ū·mā·ḡên (Conj-w:: N-cs) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">and a shield;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">gives</a> <a href="/hebrew/2580.htm" title="2580: ḥên (N-ms) -- Favor, grace. From chanan; graciousness, i.e. Subjective or objective.">grace</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: wə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">and glory;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4513.htm" title="4513: yim·na‘- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To withhold, hold back. A primitive root; to debar from benefit or injury.">He withholds</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (N-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">good thing</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: la·hō·lə·ḵîm (Prep-l, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">from those who walk</a> <a href="/hebrew/8549.htm" title="8549: bə·ṯā·mîm (Prep-b:: Adj-ms) -- Complete, sound. From tamam; entire; also integrity, truth.">with integrity.</a> 12O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. <a href="/matthew/7-11.htm">Matthew 7:11</a> So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a> He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? <a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a> And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. <a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a> From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a> His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19</a> No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. <a href="/isaiah/58-11.htm">Isaiah 58:11</a> The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a> He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a> After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” <a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Deuteronomy 33:29</a> Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.a sun<a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?<a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19,20</a> The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory… <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a> But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.shield<a href="/psalms/84-9.htm">Psalm 84:9</a> Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed.<a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a> But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.<a href="/psalms/47-9.htm">Psalm 47:9</a> The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.the Lord<a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16</a> And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.<a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16-18</a> The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: … <a href="/2_corinthians/3-18.htm">2 Corinthians 3:18</a> But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.no<a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Psalm 34:9,10</a> O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him… <a href="/psalms/85-12.htm">Psalm 85:12</a> Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.<a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a> But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.walk<a href="/psalms/15-2.htm">Psalm 15:2</a> He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.<a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Proverbs 2:7</a> He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.<a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Proverbs 10:9</a> He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/5-10.htm">Bestows</a> <a href="/psalms/64-4.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/psalms/75-2.htm">Blamelessly</a> <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Elohim</a> <a href="/psalms/84-9.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/82-1.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/79-13.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/74-20.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/psalms/83-16.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/84-9.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/84-7.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/74-16.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/psalms/78-72.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/psalms/75-2.htm">Uprightly</a> <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/psalms/82-5.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/81-13.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/psalms/84-5.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/psalms/40-11.htm">Withhold</a> <a href="/job/12-15.htm">Withholdeth</a> <a href="/job/12-15.htm">Withholds</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/133-3.htm">Bestows</a> <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Blameless</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Blamelessly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Elohim</a> <a href="/psalms/85-1.htm">Favor</a> <a href="/psalms/94-10.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/psalms/85-9.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/85-1.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/103-4.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/psalms/85-9.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/89-18.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/86-16.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/89-36.htm">Sun</a> <a href="/psalms/92-15.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-7.htm">Uprightly</a> <a href="/psalms/96-10.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/psalms/85-13.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/psalms/101-2.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/psalms/85-8.htm">Ways</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-15.htm">Withhold</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Withholdeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-24.htm">Withholds</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 84</div>1. <a href="/psalms/84-1.htm">The prophet, longing for the communion of the sanctuary</a> 4. <a href="/psalms/84-4.htm">Shows how blessed they are that dwell therein</a> 8. <a href="/psalms/84-8.htm">He prays to be restored unto it.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The imagery of God as a "sun" suggests His role as a source of light, life, and sustenance. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the sun was often associated with deities, symbolizing power and vitality. Here, it emphasizes God's provision and guidance. The "shield" represents protection and defense, a common metaphor in the Psalms, indicating God's role as a protector against spiritual and physical dangers. This dual imagery underscores God's comprehensive care for His people, providing both sustenance and safety.the LORD gives grace and glory; "Grace" refers to God's unmerited favor, a central theme throughout Scripture, highlighting His kindness and mercy towards humanity. "Glory" can denote honor and splendor, often associated with God's presence and majesty. Together, these terms reflect the blessings God bestows upon His faithful, both in this life and the life to come. This phrase connects to the New Testament, where believers are promised grace through Jesus Christ and are called to share in His glory (<a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>).He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. This promise assures believers that God provides all that is truly beneficial for those who live righteously. "Integrity" implies a life of moral uprightness and faithfulness to God's commands. The assurance that God "withholds no good thing" echoes Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/7-11.htm">Matthew 7:11</a>, where God is depicted as a loving Father who gives good gifts to His children. This phrase encourages trust in God's provision and aligns with the biblical principle that obedience leads to blessing.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The LORD God</a> The central figure in this verse, representing the covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is both a source of light and protection. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sun_and_shield.htm">Sun and Shield</a> Metaphors used to describe God's nature and His role in the lives of believers. The sun symbolizes light, life, and guidance, while the shield represents protection and defense. 3. <a href="/topical/t/those_who_walk_uprightly.htm">Those who walk uprightly</a> Refers to individuals who live in accordance with God's commandments and maintain integrity in their relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_source_of_light_and_protection.htm">God as Our Source of Light and Protection</a> Just as the sun provides light and life, God illuminates our path and sustains us. We can trust Him to guide us through life's challenges. <a href="/topical/t/the_gift_of_grace_and_glory.htm">The Gift of Grace and Glory</a> God's grace is unmerited favor, and His glory is the honor He bestows upon His children. We are called to live in a way that reflects His grace and brings Him glory. <a href="/topical/w/walking_uprightly.htm">Walking Uprightly</a> Living a life of integrity and obedience to God's commandments is essential. It positions us to receive His blessings and protection. <a href="/topical/g/god's_generosity.htm">God's Generosity</a> God is generous and desires to bless His children. We can have confidence that He will not withhold any good thing from us when we live according to His will. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith and Trust in God's Promises</a> Trusting in God's promises requires faith. We are encouraged to rely on His word and believe that He will fulfill His promises to us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_84.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 84</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_84_11_align_with_no_sun_worship.htm">If the Lord is described as “a sun” in Psalm 84:11, how does this symbolism align with the biblical prohibition against sun worship?</a> <a href="/q/how_was_a_roman_legion_structured.htm">What is the Valley of Baca in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/are_those_who_love_him_like_the_sun.htm">Are those who love Him like the sun?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'sun_of_righteousness'_mean.htm">What does "Sun of Righteousness" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/84.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; i.e. not only a "Shield" or protection, as he has been already called (ver. 9), but also a "Sun," the source of life and light, of joy and happiness (comp. <a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19, 20</a>; <a href="/malachi/4-2.htm">Malachi 4:2</a>). The Lord will give grace and glory. Inward grace, outward splendour and glory (<a href="/revelation/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11-24</a>). No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly (see <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">1 Corinthians 2:9</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">1 Timothy 4:8</a>; and <a href="/psalms/34-10.htm">Psalm 34:10</a>). <a href="/commentaries/psalms/84-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֪ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God אֱלֹ֫הִ֥ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative is a sun שֶׁ֨מֶשׁ ׀ (še·meš) Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8121.htm">Strong's 8121: </a> The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement and a shield; וּמָגֵן֮ (ū·mā·ḡên) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel gives יִתֵּ֣ן (yit·tên) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set grace חֵ֣ן (ḥên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2580.htm">Strong's 2580: </a> Graciousness, subjective, objective and glory; וְ֭כָבוֹד (wə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> Weight, splendor, copiousness He withholds יִמְנַע־ (yim·na‘-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4513.htm">Strong's 4513: </a> To debar, from benefit, injury no לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no good thing ט֝֗וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good from those who walk לַֽהֹלְכִ֥ים (la·hō·lə·ḵîm) Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk with integrity. בְּתָמִֽים׃ (bə·ṯā·mîm) Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8549.htm">Strong's 8549: </a> Entire, integrity, truth <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 84:11 For Yahweh God is a sun (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/84-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 84:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 84:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/84-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 84:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 84:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>