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1A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein.

1Of David. A psalm. The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;

2For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters.

2for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.

3Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place?

3Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?

4He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, Nor sworn deceitfully.

4The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.

5He shall receive blessing from the LORD, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.

5They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God their Savior.

6This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face. Selah

6Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob.

7Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.

7Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

8Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD mighty in battle.

8Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

9Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.

9Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.

10Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah

10Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty-- he is the King of glory.