Psalms 24

1 Of David. A Psalm. The earth is Jehovah's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

Of David. A psalm. The earth is the Lord’s and all that it holds, the world and those who live in it.

2 For it was he that founded it upon seas, and established it upon floods.

For he founded it on the seas, and on the floods he sustains it.

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:

The clean of hands, the pure of heart, who sets not their heart upon sinful things, nor swears with intent to deceive:

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

they win from the Lord a blessing: God is their champion and savior.

6 This is the generation of them that seek unto him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. (Selah)

Such must be those who resort to him, and seek the face of the God of Jacob. (Selah)

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

Lift high your heads, you gates – Higher, you ancient doors; welcome the glorious king.

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

“Who is the glorious king?” “The Lord strong and heroic, the Lord heroic in battle.”

9 Lift up your heads, ye gates; yea, lift up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in.

Lift high your heads, you gates – Higher, you ancient doors; welcome the glorious king.

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

“Who is the glorious king?” “The Lord, the God of hosts, he is the glorious king.” (Selah)