Psalms 24

1 The earth is Jehovah's, and the fullness thereof, the world, and those who dwell therein.

A psalm of David. The earth is the Lord's, and everything that is in it belongs to him. The world is his, and everyone who lives there.

2 For he has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

For he is the one who laid its foundations on the seas, setting it in place on the waters.

3 Who shall ascend into the hill of Jehovah? And who shall stand in his holy place?

Who is allowed to go up the Lord's mountain? Who is permitted to stand in his holy place?

4 He who has clean hands, and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully.

Those who have clean hands and pure minds, who don't worship idols, and who don't lie under oath.

5 He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

They will take with them the blessing of the Lord, vindicated by the God who saves them.

6 This is the generation of those who seek after him, who seek thy face, even Jacob. (Selah)

These are the kind of people who may go to the Lord and worship before you, God of Jacob. (Selah)

7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.

Open up, you gates! Swing wide, you ancient doors! Let the King of glory come in!

8 Who is the King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle.

Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and powerful, mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates. Yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.

Open up, you gates! Swing wide, you ancient doors! Let the King of glory come in!

10 Who is this King of glory? Jehovah of hosts, He is the King of glory. (Selah)

Who is this King of glory? The Lord Almighty, he is the King of glory! (Selah)