Psalms 24

1 Of David. A psalm. The earth is the Lord’s and all that it holds, the world and those who live in it.

A Psalm by David. The earth is the LORD’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it.

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

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

3 Who may ascend the hill of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place?

Who may ascend to the LORD’s hill? Who may stand in his holy place?

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

He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully.

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

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

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

This is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek your face—even Jacob. (Selah)

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

Lift up your heads, you gates! Be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in.

8 ‘Who is the glorious king?’ ‘The Lord strong and heroic, the Lord heroic in battle.’

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

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

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

10 ‘Who is the glorious king?’ ‘The Lord, the God of hosts, he is the glorious king.’ (Selah)

Who is this King of glory? The LORD of Hosts is the King of glory! (Selah)