Psalms · Chapter 84 · God's Love

Psalms 84:11 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Psalms 84

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"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."

KJV · King James Version

"For the LORD3068 God430 is a sun8121 and shield4043: the LORD3068 will give5414 grace2580 and glory3519: no good2896 thing will he withhold4513 from them that walk1980 uprightly8549."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses the, lord, withhold, them, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, withholds, those, who. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Psalms 84:11 in Psalms 84

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Psalms 84:11 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Psalms 84. Read the full chapter →

v.9 Behold, God our shield, look at the face of your anointed.
v.10 For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.
v.11 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.
v.12 Yahweh of Armies, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

Book background

About the Book of Psalms

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Hebrew poetry
Author: David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others
Date written: c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium)
Audience: All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church
Chapters: 150

The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. About half are attributed to David. The book is divided into five "books," each ending with a doxology. The Psalms shape Christian prayer more than any other Old Testament book and are quoted in the New Testament more than any other.

Setting: 150 sacred songs used in temple worship; the Bible's songbook.

Key themes: worship · lament · trust · kingship · thanksgiving

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Psalms 84:11

Psalms 84:11 contains 25 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield

FYGIAS
2

Yahweh will give grace and glory

YWGGAG
3

He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

HWNGTF

Frequently asked

FAQ about Psalms 84:11

What does Psalms 84:11 say?

Psalms 84:11 reads: "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." — from the Old Testament, Psalms (Hebrew poetry). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Psalms 84:11 in?

Psalms 84:11 is in the book of Psalms, traditionally attributed to David (73 psalms), Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others and written around c. 1410–430 BC (compiled over a millennium). Psalms is hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, originally addressed to All of Israel's worshipping community — and the church. Best known for Psalm 23 ("The LORD is my shepherd") and Psalm 51.

What is Psalms 84:11 about?

Psalms 84:11 is primarily a Bible verse about God's Love. Within Psalms, The Psalms are 150 inspired songs and prayers covering every emotion the human heart knows — praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, anger, longing. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Psalms 84:11 in WEB and KJV?

Psalms 84:11 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "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.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "For the LORD3068 God430 is a sun8121 and shield4043: the LORD3068 will give5414 grace2580 and glory3519: no good2896 thing will he withhold4513 from them that walk1980 uprightly8549.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Psalms 84:11?

Psalms 84:11 is 25 words in the WEB translation (131 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 8 seconds.

How can I memorise Psalms 84:11?

To memorise Psalms 84:11, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Psalms 84:11 matter in Psalms?

How can I apply Psalms 84:11 today?

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