David therefore sang: “Happy is the one you [Jehovah] choose and cause to approach, that he may reside in your courtyards. We will certainly be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the holy place of your temple. ” ​ — Psalm 65: 4.
Taavet teadis, et tempel ja selles toimuv toob Jumala rahvale rõõmu ja õnnistusi, mistõttu ta laulis: „Õnnis on see, kelle sina [Jehoova] valid ja lased tulla enese ligi elama sinu õuedes; küll meid täidetakse su koja, su püha templi hüvedest! ”.