Psalms 24
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1The earth is Yahweh’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein. 2For he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the floods. 3Who may ascend to Yahweh’s hill? Who may stand in his holy place? 4He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully. 5He shall receive a blessing from Yahweh, righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6This is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek your face—even Jacob. Selah. 7Lift up your heads, you gates! Be lifted up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in. 8Who is the King of glory? Yahweh strong and mighty, Yahweh mighty in battle. 9Lift up your heads, you gates; yes, lift them up, you everlasting doors, and the King of glory will come in. 10Who is this King of glory? Yahweh of Armies is the King of glory! Selah.
World English Bible (public domain)
“"Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?"”
Psalms 24:3
Summary
Psalms 24 is a majestic hymn highlighting the sovereignty of God as Creator and King over all the earth. The psalm opens by asserting God's dominion over the entire world and everything within it, emphasizing His ownership of all creation. This sets the stage for a call to righteousness, asking who can stand in God's holy place and answering that only those with clean hands and pure hearts may do so. The psalm then shifts to a celebration of God's glory, portraying a breathtaking image of the King of Glory, strong and mighty in battle, entering through ancient gates. This passage invites faithful anticipation and awe, focusing on the Lord as the supreme, victorious King.
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