4 One thing I have asked from Jehovah

—It is what I will look for—

That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life,+

To gaze upon the pleasantness of Jehovah

And to look with appreciation* upon his temple.*+

 4 These things I remember, and I pour out my soul,*

For I once walked along with the multitude;

I used to walk solemnly* before them to the house of God,

With sounds of rejoicing and thanksgiving,

Those of a crowd celebrating a festival.+

I choose to stand at the threshold of the house of my God

Rather than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.