Psalms 24

1 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.

The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

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

For he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the floods.

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

Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?

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

He that has clean hands, and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

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

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

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

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

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

Lift up your heads, O you gates; and be you lift up, you everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

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

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

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

Lift up your heads, O you gates; even lift them up, you everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

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

Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. (Selah)