Psalm 24
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The Earth Is the LORD’s
A Psalm of David.
1The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof,
the world and all who dwell therein.
2For He has founded it upon the seas
and established it upon the waters.
3Who may ascend the hill of the LORD?
Who may stand in His holy place?
4He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to an idol
or swear deceitfully.
5He will receive blessing from the LORD
and vindication from the God of his salvation.
6Such is the generation of those who seek Him,
who seek Your face, O God of Jacob.
Selah
7Lift up your heads, O gates!
Be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of Glory may enter!
8Who is this King of Glory?
The LORD strong and mighty,
the LORD mighty in battle.
9Lift up your heads, O gates!
Be lifted up, O ancient doors,
that the King of Glory may enter!
10Who is He, this King of Glory?
The LORD of Hosts—
He is the King of Glory.
Selah
Introduction
Psalms 24
This psalm is concerning the kingdom of Jesus Christ, I. His providential kingdom, by which he rules the world (Psa 24:1, Psa 24:2). II. The kingdom of his grace, by which he rules in his church. 1. Concerning the subjects of that kingdom; their character (Psa 24:4, Psa 24:6), their charter (Psa 24:5). 2. Concerning the King of that kingdom; and a summons to all to give him admission (Psa 24:7-10). It is supposed that the psalm was penned upon occasion of David's bringing up the ark to the place prepared for it, and that the intention of it was to lead the people above the pomp of external ceremonies to a holy life and faith in Christ, of whom the ark was a type.
A psalm of David.
Cross-references: Ps 24:1 · Ps 24:2 · Ps 24:4 · Ps 24:6 · Ps 24:5 · Ps 24:7