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1The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, | 1The earth and everything in it exists for the LORD— the world and those who live in it. |
2for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. | 2Indeed, he founded it upon the seas, he established it upon deep waters. |
3Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall 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 does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. | 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. |
5He will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation. | 5This person will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from the God of his salvation. |
6Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah | 6This is the generation that seeks him. Those who seek your face are the true seed of Jacob. Interlude |
7Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. | 7Lift up your heads, gates! Be lifted up, ancient doors, so 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 the King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle. |
9Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. | 9Lift up your heads, gates! Be lifted up, ancient doors, so 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 of the heavenly armies— He is the King of Glory. Interlude |
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