Psalms 24

1 A Psalm for David on the first day of the week. A Psalm for David on the first day of the week. The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof; the world, and all that dwell in it.

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

2 He has founded it upon the seas, and prepared it upon the rivers.

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

3 Who shall go up to the mountain of the Lord, and who shall stand in his holy place?

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

4 He that is innocent in his hands and pure in his heart; who has not lifted up his soul to vanity, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour.

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

5 He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God his Saviour.

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

6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek the face of the God of Jacob. (Pause)

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

7 Lift up your gates, you princes, and be you lifted up, you everlasting doors; and the king of glory shall come in.

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

8 Who is this king of Glory? the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

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

9 Lift up your gates, you princes; and be you lift up, you everlasting doors; and the king of glory shall come in.

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

10 Who is this king of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is this king of glory.

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