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 descendants, who pray to him.10 (Selah)
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)
Psalm 2517
By David.