Psalm 24:2 | English Standard Version

English Standard Version

The King of Glory

1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof,^[1] the world and those who dwell therein, (Ex 9:29; Ex 19:5; De 10:14; Job 41:11; Ps 50:12; Ps 89:11; 1Co 10:26)

Ex 9:29Ex 19:5De 10:14Job 41:11Ps 50:12Ps 89:111Co 10:26

2 for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. (Ge 1:9; Job 38:6; Ps 104:5; Ps 136:6; Pr 8:29)

Ge 1:9Job 38:6Ps 104:5Ps 136:6Pr 8:29

3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? (Ps 2:6; Ps 15:1) 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. (De 10:12; Job 22:30; Ps 31:6; Ps 73:1; Ps 119:37; Isa 33:15; Eze 18:6; Mic 6:8; Mt 5:8)

De 10:12Job 22:30Ps 31:6Ps 73:1Ps 119:37Isa 33:15Eze 18:6Mic 6:8Mt 5:8

5 He will receive blessing from the Lord and righteousness from the God of his salvation. (Ge 22:17; Ps 27:9; Ps 38:22; Ps 51:14; Ps 88:1; Isa 46:13; Isa 56:1)

Ge 22:17Ps 27:9Ps 38:22Ps 51:14Ps 88:1Isa 46:13Isa 56:1

6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.^[2] (Ps 14:5; Ps 27:8; Ps 105:4) 7 Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. (Ps 118:19; Isa 26:2; 1Co 2:8) 8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle! (Ex 15:3) 9 Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! (Mal 1:14)