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For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
For a day{H3117} in thy courts{H2691} is better{H2896} than a thousand{H505}. I had rather{H977}{H8804)} be a doorkeeper{H5605}{H8705)} in the house{H1004} of my God{H430}, than to dwell{H1752}{H8800)} in the tents{H168} of wickedness{H7562}.
Strong's King James
For good is a day in Thy courts, O Teacher! I have chosen rather to be at the threshold, In the house of my God, Than to dwell in tents of wickedness.
Young's Literal Translation
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