International Standard Version | New Living Translation |
1The earth and everything in it exists for the LORD— the world and those who live in it. | 1The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. |
2Indeed, he founded it upon the seas, he established it upon deep waters. | 2For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths. |
3Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his Holy Place? | 3Who may climb the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? |
4The one who has innocent hands and a pure heart; the person who does not delight in what is false and does not swear an oath deceitfully. | 4Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. |
5This person will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation. | 5They will receive the LORD’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. |
6This is the generation that seeks him. Those who seek your face are the true seed of Jacob. Interlude | 6Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude |
7Lift up your heads, gates! Be lifted up, ancient doors, so the King of Glory may come in. | 7Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. |
8Who is the King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle. | 8Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty; the LORD, invincible in battle. |
9Lift up your heads, gates! Be lifted up, ancient doors, so the King of Glory may come in. | 9Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. |
10Who is he, this King of Glory? The LORD of the heavenly armies— He is the King of Glory. Interlude | 10Who is the King of glory? The LORD of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory. Interlude |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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