| English Standard Version | New Living Translation |
| 1The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, | 1The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. |
| 2for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. | 2For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths. |
| 3Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? | 3Who may climb 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. | 4Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. |
| 5He 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. |
| 6Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah | 6Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude |
| 7Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. | 7Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. |
| 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, invincible in battle. |
| 9Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. | 9Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. |
| 10Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory! Selah | 10Who is the King of glory? The LORD of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory. Interlude |
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