Psalm 2421
A psalm of David
24:1 The LORD owns the earth and all it contains,
the world and all who live in it.
24:2 For he set its foundation upon the seas,
and established1
it upon the ocean currents.2
24:3 Who is allowed to ascend3
the mountain of the LORD?4
Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?
24:4 The one whose deeds are blameless
and whose motives are pure,5
who does not lie,6
or make promises with no intention of keeping them.7
24:5 Such godly people are rewarded by the LORD,8
and vindicated by the God who delivers them.9
24:6 Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor,
Jacob’s descendents, who pray to him.10
(Selah)
24:7 Look up,11
you gates!
Rise up,12
you eternal doors!
Then the majestic king13
will enter!14
24:8 Who is this majestic king?15
The LORD who is strong and mighty!
The LORD who is mighty in battle!
24:9 Look up, you gates!
Rise up, you eternal doors!
Then the majestic king will enter!
24:10 Who is this majestic king?
The LORD who leads armies!16
He is the majestic king! (Selah)