Psalms 24

1 The earth and everything in it belongs to Yahweh; all the people in the world belong to him, too,

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

2 because he caused the ground to be above the water, above the water that was deep below the surface of the earth.

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

3 Who will be allowed to go up on Zion Hill [in Jerusalem], in order to stand [and worship] in Yahweh’s holy temple?

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

4 [Only] those whose actions [MTY] and thoughts are pure, who have not worshiped idols, and who do not tell lies when they have solemnly promised [to tell the truth].

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 will be blessed by Yahweh/Yahweh will bless them). When God [judges them], he, who has saved them, will say that they (have done nothing wrong/are without fault).

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

6 They are the ones who approach God, they are the ones who may worship God, the one [we] Israelis worship.

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

7 Open up [APO] the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!

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

8 [Do you know] who the glorious king is? He is Yahweh, the one who is very strong [DOU]; He is Yahweh, who conquers [all his enemies] in battles!

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

9 Open up the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!

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

10 [Do you know] who the glorious king is? He is Yahweh almighty; he is our glorious king!

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