Psalms 24

1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'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 He hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

3 Who shall ascend into the mountain of the LORD? 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 clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not taken My name in vain, and hath not sworn 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 a blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.

6 Such is the generation of them that seek after Him, that seek Thy face, even Jacob. (Selah)

Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob.

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

Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

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

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

9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates, yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors; that the King of glory may come in.

Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

10 'Who then is the King of glory?' 'The LORD 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.