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The Book of Psalms

Psalm 24

The King of Glory

A Psalm of David.

1THE earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it;

2 for He has founded it upon the seas,
and established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD?
Who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to falsehood, and who does not swear by what is false. 5 He will receive blessing from the LORD,
and vindication from the God of his salvation. 6 Such is the generation of those who seek Him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob.  Selah 7 Lift up your heads, O you gates;
be lifted up, O ancient doors, and the King of glory will come in. 8 Who is this King of glory?
The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O you gates;
and be lifted up, O you 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!  Selah




About Psalms Chapter 24

Book I · Psalms 1–41 — Prayer, lament, trust and wisdom

What happens

The psalm declares that the whole earth belongs to its Creator, asks who may stand before Him and calls the gates to welcome the King of glory. Clean hands and a pure heart characterize those who seek His presence.

Why it matters

God’s universal kingship demands both worship and holiness. The entrance of the glorious King reminds worshippers that they approach One whose strength and purity exceed their own.

Key verse

“THE earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;”

Psalm 24:1 · CELV

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