Psalms 24
1 The earth and everything in it belongs to Yahweh; all the people in the world belong to him, too,
Of David. A psalm. The earth is the Lord’s and all that it holds, the world and those who live 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 founded it on the seas, and on the floods he sustains it.
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 the hill of the Lord? 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].
The clean of hands, the pure of heart, who sets not their heart upon sinful things, nor swears with intent to deceive:
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 win from the Lord a blessing: God is their champion and saviour.
6 They are the ones who approach God, they are the ones who may worship God, the one [we] Israelis worship.
Such must be those who resort to him, and seek the face of the God of Jacob. (Selah)
7 Open up [APO] the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!
Lift high your heads, you gates – Higher, you ancient doors; welcome the glorious king.
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 glorious king?’ ‘The Lord strong and heroic, the Lord heroic in battle.’
9 Open up the [temple] gates in order that our glorious king may enter!
Lift high your heads, you gates – Higher, you ancient doors; welcome the glorious king.
10 [Do you know] who the glorious king is? He is Yahweh almighty; he is our glorious king!
‘Who is the glorious king?’ ‘The Lord, the God of hosts, he is the glorious king.’ (Selah)
