Psalm 24

The King of Glory Entering Zion.

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The earth ^(a)is the Lord’s, and the fullness of it,

The world, and those who dwell in it.^(A)
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For He has founded it upon the seas
And established it upon the streams and the rivers.

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Who may ascend onto the ^(b)mountain of the Lord?
And who may stand in His holy place?

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He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who has not lifted up his soul to what is false,
Nor has sworn [oaths] deceitfully.^(B)

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He shall receive a blessing from the Lord,
And righteousness from the God of his salvation.

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This is the generation (description) of those who diligently seek Him and require Him as their greatest need,
Who seek Your face, even [as did] Jacob.^(C) Selah.

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Lift up your heads, O gates,
And be lifted up, ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in.

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Who is the King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle.

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Lift up your heads, O gates,
And lift them up, ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in.

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Who is [He then] this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory [who rules over all creation with His heavenly armies]. Selah.

Footnotes:

a. Psalm 24:1: The ancient rabbis taught that since the earth and everything it contains belongs to the Lord, it is sacrilege to enjoy anything of the world without first saying a benediction for it.

b. Psalm 24:3: I.e. Mount Zion.

Cross references:

A. Psalm 24:1: 1 Corinthians 10:26

B. Psalm 24:4: Matthew 5:8

C. Psalm 24:6: Psalm 42:1