Psalms 24

1 A Psalm. Of David. The earth is the Lord's, with all its wealth; the world and all the people living in it.

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 by him it was based on the seas, and made strong on the deep rivers.

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

3 Who may go up into the hill of the Lord? and who may come into 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 true heart; whose desire has not gone out to foolish things, who has not taken a false oath.

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

5 He will have blessing from the Lord, 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 whose hearts are turned to you, even to your face, O God of Jacob. (Selah)

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

7 Let your heads be lifted up, O doors; be lifted up, O you eternal doors: that the King of glory may 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? The Lord of strength and power, the Lord strong in war.

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

9 Let your heads be lifted up, O doors; let them be lifted up, O you eternal doors: that the King of glory may come in.

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

10 Who is the King of glory? The Lord of armies, he is the King of glory. (Selah)

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