PSALM 24

A Psalm of David.

1 The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof,

the world and those who dwell therein;

2 for he has founded it upon the seas,

and established it upon the rivers.

3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?

And who shall stand in his holy place?

4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,

who does not lift up his soul to what is false,

and does not swear deceitfully.

5 He will receive blessing from the Lord,

and vindication from the God of his salvation.

6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,

who seek the face of the God of Jacob.z [Selah]

7 Lift up your heads, O gates!

and be lifted up, O ancient doors!

that the King of glory may come in.

8 Who is the King of glory?

The Lord, strong and mighty,

the Lord, mighty in battle!

9 Lift up your heads, O gates!

and be lifted up,* O ancient doors!

that the King of glory may come in.

10 Who is this King of glory?

The Lord of hosts,

he is the King of glory! [Selah]