Psalms 24

1 On the first day of the week, a psalm for David. The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof: the world, and all they that dwell therein.

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 he hath founded it upon the seas; and hath prepared it upon the rivers.

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

3 Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord: or who shall stand in his holy place?

Who is allowed to go up the Lord's mountain? Who is permitted to stand in his holy place?

4 The innocent in hands, and clean of heart, who hath not taken his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour.

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

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

They will take with them the blessing of the Lord, vindicated by the God who saves them.

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

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

7 Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.

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

8 Who is this King of Glory? the Lord who is strong and mighty: the Lord mighty in battle.

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

9 Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.

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

10 Who is this King of Glory? the Lord of hosts, he is the King of Glory.

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