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.

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

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

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

Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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