Psalms 24
1 The earth and everything in it belongs to Yahweh; all the people in the world belong to him, too,
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 because he caused the ground to be above the water, above the water that was deep below the surface of the earth.
For he is the one who laid its foundations on the seas, setting it in place on the waters.
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 is allowed to go up the Lord's mountain? Who is permitted to 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].
Those who have clean hands and pure minds, who don't worship idols, and who don't lie under oath.
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).
They will take with them the blessing of the Lord, vindicated by the God who saves them.
6 They are the ones who approach God, they are the ones who may worship God, the one [we] Israelis worship.
These are the kind of people who may go to the Lord and worship before you, God of Jacob. (Selah)
7 Open up [APO] the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!
Open up, you gates! Swing wide, you ancient doors! Let the King of glory 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 this King of glory? The Lord, strong and powerful, mighty in battle.
9 Open up the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!
Open up, you gates! Swing wide, you ancient doors! Let the King of glory 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 Almighty, he is the King of glory! (Selah)
