Psalms 24
1 The earth and everything in it belongs to Yahweh; all the people in the world belong to him, too,
A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
2 because he caused the ground to be above the water, above the water that was deep below the surface of the earth.
For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.
3 Who will be allowed to go up on Zion Hill [in Jerusalem], in order to stand [and worship] in Yahweh’s holy temple?
Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?
4 [Only] those whose actions [MTY] and thoughts are pure, who have not worshiped idols, and who do not tell lies when they have solemnly promised [to tell the truth].
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.
5 (They will be blessed by Yahweh/Yahweh will bless them). When God [judges them], he, who has saved them, will say that they (have done nothing wrong/are without fault).
He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.
6 They are the ones who approach God, they are the ones who may worship God, the one [we] Israelis worship.
Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob.
7 Open up [APO] the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
8 [Do you know] who the glorious king is? He is Yahweh, the one who is very strong [DOU]; He is Yahweh, who conquers [all his enemies] in battles!
Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
9 Open up the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!
10 [Do you know] who the glorious king is? He is Yahweh almighty; he is our glorious king!
Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory.
