Psalm 84

Psalm 84 is the 84th psalm of the Book of Psalms, composed by sons of Korah. It is generally known in English through its first verse, How Lovely are Thy Dwelling.

Uses

Judaism

• Verse 5 is the first verse of Ashrei.^[1]
• Verse 13 is the tenth verse of V'hu Rachum in Pesukei Dezimra^[2] is found in Uva Letzion,^[3] and is part of Havdalah.^[4]

Musical settings

Johannes Brahms included the Psalm 84 'Wie lieblich sind deine Wohunungen' as movement 4 of his composition A German Requiem, op. 45.

The following songs are based on Psalm 84 or contain part of the Psalm:

• Wat hou ik van uw huis - Psalmen voor Nu (Dutch Song)

References