< Psalms 24 >
1 Of David. A Psalm. The earth is Jehovah's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
2 For it was he that founded it upon seas, and established it upon floods.
For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.
3 Who shall ascend into the mount of Jehovah? 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 hath blameless hands and a pure heart; who lifteth not up his soul unto vanity, nor sweareth deceitfully:
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 blessing from Jehovah, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.
6 This is the generation of them that seek unto him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. (Selah)
Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob.
7 Lift up your heads, ye gates, and be ye lifted up, ye 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? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle.
Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, ye gates; yea, lift up, ye 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 he, this King of glory? Jehovah of hosts, he is the King of glory. (Selah)
Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory.