Psalms 24

(A psalm by David.)

Who Can Enter the Lord’s Temple?

1 *1 Co 10.26. The earth and everything on it,

including its people,

belong to the Lord.

The world and its people

belong to him.

2 The Lord placed it all

on the oceans and rivers.

3 Who may climb the Lord's hill*24.3 the Lord’s hill: The hill in Jerusalem where the temple was built.

or stand in his holy temple?

4 *Mt 5.8. Only those who do right

for the right reasons,

and don’t worship idols

or tell lies under oath.

5 The Lord God, who saves them,

will bless and reward them,

6 because they worship and serve

the God of Jacob.*24.6 worship … Jacob: Two ancient translations; Hebrew "worship God and serve the descendants of Jacob."

7 Open the ancient gates,

so that the glorious king

may come in.

8 Who is this glorious king?

He is our Lord, a strong

and mighty warrior.

9 Open the ancient gates,

so that the glorious king

may come in.

10 Who is this glorious king?

He is our Lord,

the All-Powerful!