Psalmorum 24

1 psalmus David prima sabbati Domini est terra et plenitudo eius orbis terrarum et universi qui habitant in eo

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

2 quia; ipse super maria fundavit eum et super flumina praeparavit eum

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

3 quis ascendit in montem Domini aut quis stabit in loco sancto eius

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

4 innocens manibus et mundo corde qui non accepit in vano animam suam nec iuravit in dolo proximo suo

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

5 hic accipiet benedictionem a Domino et misericordiam a Deo salvatore suo

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

6 haec est generatio quaerentium eum quaerentium faciem Dei Iacob diapsalma

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

7 adtollite portas principes vestras et elevamini portae aeternales et introibit rex gloriae

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

8 quis est iste rex gloriae Dominus fortis et potens Dominus potens in proelio

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

9 adtollite portas principes vestras et elevamini portae aeternales et introibit rex gloriae

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

10 quis est iste rex gloriae Dominus virtutum ipse est rex gloriae diapsalma

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