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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 the fulness thereof;
the world, and they that dwell therein.

2 For he hath founded it upon the seas,
and established it upon the floods. 3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD?
or who shall stand in his holy place? 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart;
who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. 5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD,
and righteousness from the God of his salvation. 6 This is the generation of them that seek him,
that seek thy face, O Jacob.  Selah 7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates;
and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall 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 ye gates;
even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall 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 the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”

Psalm 24:1 · KJV

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