Psalms 24

1 Of David. A Psalm. The earth is Jehovah's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

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 it was he that founded it upon seas, and established it upon floods.

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

3 Who shall ascend into the mount of Jehovah? and who shall 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 that hath blameless hands and a pure heart; who lifteth not up his soul unto vanity, nor sweareth 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 blessing from Jehovah, and 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 them that seek unto him, that seek thy face, O 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, ye gates, and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in.

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

8 Who is this King of glory? Jehovah strong and mighty, Jehovah mighty in battle.

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

9 Lift up your heads, ye gates; yea, lift up, ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in.

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

10 Who is he, this King of glory? Jehovah of hosts, he is the King of glory. (Selah)

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