# 24:0 In the Talmud it is said that the Levites sang a particular psalm for every day of the week, and this was the psalm for the first day. A Psalm of David.

1 The earth *24:1 The 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 Lord’s, and the fullness of it,

The world, and those who dwell in it. [1 Cor 10:26]

2 For He has founded it upon the seas

And established it upon the streams and the rivers.

3 Who may ascend onto the *24:3 I.e. Mount Zion.mountain of the Lord?

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. [Matt 5:8]

5 He shall receive a blessing from the Lord,

And righteousness from the God of his salvation.

6 This is the generation (description) of those who diligently seek Him and require Him as their greatest need,

Who seek Your face, even [as did] Jacob. [Ps 42:1] 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 Lord strong and mighty,

The Lord mighty 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 Lord of hosts,

He is the King of glory [who rules over all creation with His heavenly armies]. Selah.