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 established it upon the ocean currents.
24:3 Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?
24:4 The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.
24:5 Such godly people are rewarded by the Lord, and vindicated by the God who delivers them.
24:6 Such purity characterizes the people who seek his favor, Jacob’s descendants, who pray to him. (Selah)
24:7 Look up, you gates! Rise up, you eternal doors! Then the majestic king will enter!
24:8 Who is this majestic king? 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! He is the majestic king! (Selah)