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 all that is therein; The world, and they who inhabit it.
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 hath founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the floods.
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 shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall 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 that hath clean hands and a pure heart; Who hath not inclined his soul to falsehood, Nor sworn 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 shall receive a blessing from the LORD, And favor 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.
This is the race of them that seek him; They that seek thy face are Jacob. (Pause)
7 Open up [APO] the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!
Lift up your heads, O ye gates! Lift yourselves up, ye everlasting doors, That the king of glory may come in!
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?” Jehovah, strong and mighty; Jehovah, mighty in battle.
9 Open up the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!
Lift up your heads, O ye gates! Lift yourselves up, ye everlasting doors, That the king of glory may enter in!
10 [Do you know] who the glorious king is? He is Yahweh almighty; he is our glorious king!
“Who is this king of glory?” Jehovah, God of hosts, he is the king of glory. (Pause)
