Psalms 24

1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.

A psalm of David. The earth is Yahweh's, and its fullness, the world, and all who live in it.

2 For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

For he has founded it upon the seas and established it on the rivers.

3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?

Who will ascend the mountain of Yahweh? Who will stand in his holy place?

4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.

He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up a falsehood, and has not sworn an oath in order to deceive.

5 He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.

He will receive a blessing from Yahweh and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

6 Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob.

Such is the generation of those who seek him, those who seek the face of the God of Jacob. (Selah)

7 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, everlasting doors, so that the King of glory may come in!

8 Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

Who is this King of glory? Yahweh, strong and mighty; Yahweh, mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, everlasting doors, so that the King of glory may come in!

10 Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory.

Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of hosts, he is the King of glory. (Selah)