Psalm 24 Word for Word
Ascend to Holiness: Unveiling the Profound Message of Psalm 24
Lyrics
The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof
The entire Earth belongs to the Lord, including everything within it.
The world and those who dwell therein
This includes the world and all its inhabitants.
For he has founded it upon the seas
The Lord has established the Earth by placing its foundation upon the seas.
And established it upon the rivers
He has also set it firmly upon the rivers.
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord
Questions who is worthy to approach the Lord's hill.
And who shall stand in his holy place
Asks who can stand in the holy place of the Lord.
He who has clean hands and a pure heart
Answers that the one with clean hands and a pure heart is worthy.
Who does not lift up his soul to what is false
Specifies that this person does not turn to falsehood or deceit.
And does not swear deceitfully
Further emphasizes the honesty of the person in their speech.
He will receive blessing from the Lord
Promises that such a person will receive blessings from the Lord.
And righteousness from the God of his salvation
And righteousness from the God who provides salvation.
Such is the generation of those who seek him
Describes the characteristics of the generation that seeks the Lord.
Who seek the face of the God of Jacob
Specifically, those who seek the face of the God of Jacob.
Lift up your heads, O gates
Commands the gates to lift up as a sign of readiness.
And be lifted up, O ancient doors
Addresses ancient doors to be lifted up for a special entrance.
That the King of glory may come in
The purpose is to allow the King of glory to enter.
Who is this King of glory
A question is posed regarding the identity of this King of glory.
The Lord, strong and mighty
Answers that the King of glory is the Lord, strong and mighty.
The Lord, mighty in battle
Further describes the Lord as mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O gates
Reiterates the command for gates to lift up, signaling anticipation.
And lift them up, O ancient doors
Again addresses ancient doors to be lifted for the entrance of the King of glory.
That the King of glory may come in
Repeats the purpose of allowing the King of glory to come in.
Who is this King of glory
Reiterates the question about the identity of the King of glory.
The Lord of hosts
Declares that the Lord of hosts is the King of glory.
He is the King of glory
Confirms that the Lord is the majestic and glorious King.
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