1 PSALM 24 The King of Glory Entering Zion. A Psalm of David. The earthThe 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.is the L’, and the fullness of it,The world, and those who dwell in it.
2 For He has founded it upon the seasAnd established it upon the streamsandthe rivers.
3 Who may ascend onto theI.e. Mount Zion.mountain of the L?And who may stand in His holy place?
4 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.
5 He shall receive a blessing from the L,And righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6 This is the generation (description) of those who diligently seek Himandrequire Him as their greatest need,Who seek Your face, even [as did] Jacob. Selah.
7 Lift up your heads, O gates,And be lifted up, ancient doors,That the King of glory may come in.
8 Who is the King of glory?The Lstrong and mighty,The Lmighty in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, O gates,And lift them up, ancient doors,That the King of glory may come in.
10 Who is [He then] this King of glory?The Lof hosts,He is the King of glory [who rules over all creation with His heavenly armies]. Selah.