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

1The earth and everything in it exists for the LORD— the world and those who live in it.

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

2Indeed, he founded it upon the seas, he established it upon deep waters.

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

3Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his Holy Place?

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

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.

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

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 your face, God of Jacob.

6This is the generation that seeks him. Those who seek your face are the true seed of Jacob. Interlude

7Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you 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, you gates; lift them up, you 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 he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty-- he is the King of glory.

10Who is he, this King of Glory? The LORD of the heavenly armies— He is the King of Glory. Interlude