Psalms 24

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

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.

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

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

3 Who may ascend to Yahweh’s hill? Who may stand in his holy place?

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

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

Those who have clean hands and pure minds, who don't worship idols, and who don't lie under oath.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8 Who is the King of glory? Yahweh strong and mighty, Yahweh mighty in battle.

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

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

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

10 Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory! (Selah)

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