Psalm 23–24

Psalm 23

A psalm of David.

¹The Lord is my shepherd;

I have all that I need.

²He lets me rest in green meadows;

he leads me beside peaceful streams.

³He renews my strength.

He guides me along right paths,

bringing honor to his name.

⁴Even when I walk

through the darkest valley,

I will not be afraid,

for you are close beside me.

Your rod and your staff

protect and comfort me.

⁵You prepare a feast for me

in the presence of my enemies.

You honor me by anointing my head with oil.

My cup overflows with blessings.

⁶Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me

all the days of my life,

and I will live in the house of the Lord

forever.

Psalm 24

A psalm of David.

¹The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.

The world and all its people belong to him.

²For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas

and built it on the ocean depths.

³Who may climb the mountain of the Lord?

Who may stand in his holy place?

⁴Only those whose hands and hearts are pure,

who do not worship idols

and never tell lies.

⁵They will receive the Lord’s blessing

and have a right relationship with God their savior.

⁶Such people may seek you

and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob.

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⁷Open up, ancient gates!

Open up, ancient doors,

and let the King of glory enter.

⁸Who is the King of glory?

The Lord, strong and mighty;

the Lord, invincible in battle.

⁹Open up, ancient gates!

Open up, ancient doors,

and let the King of glory enter.

¹⁰Who is the King of glory?

The Lord of Heaven’s Armies—

he is the King of glory.

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