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Psalms 84:3
Even the sparrow has found a home,
from Better Is One Day in Your Courts, Psalms 84:1-12
What it says

Even birds find a home near God's altars, the LORD, King, and God of the worshiper.

What it is doing

This verse intensifies longing by picturing even small creatures at home near God.

In context

1For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. 2My soul longs, even faints, 3Even the sparrow has found a home, 4How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! 5Blessed are those whose strength is in You, 6As they pass through the Valley of Baca, 7They go from strength to strength, 8O LORD God of Hosts, hear my prayer; 9Take notice of our shield, O God, 10For better is one day in Your courts 11For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; 12O LORD of Hosts,