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Psalms 26:8
O LORD, I love the house where You dwell,
from Vindicate Me, O LORD, Psalms 26:1-12
What it says

David loves the house where the LORD dwells, the place of God's glory.

What it is doing

This verse centers the psalm in delight for God's presence.

In context

1Of David. 2Test me, O LORD, and try me; 3For Your loving devotion is before my eyes, 4I do not sit with deceitful men, 5I hate the mob of evildoers, 6I wash my hands in innocence 7to raise my voice in thanksgiving 8O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, 9Do not take my soul away with sinners, 10in whose hands are wicked schemes, 11But I will walk with integrity; 12My feet stand on level ground;