Psalms 24

1 The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

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

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

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

3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?

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

4 He that has clean hands, and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

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

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

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

6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek your face, O Jacob. (Selah)

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

7 Lift up your heads, O you gates; and be you lift up, you everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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