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The psalmist describes the Lord as creator and king of glory and he answers the question who can stand before such a great and glorious God.
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Psalms 24:1-10
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The a earth is the Lord ’ s , and 1 all it contains,
The b world, and those who dwell in it.
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For He has a founded it upon the seas
And established it upon the rivers.
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Who may a ascend into the b hill of the Lord ?
And who may stand in His holy c place?
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He who has a clean hands
and a b pure heart,
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Who has not c lifted up his soul 1 to falsehood
And has not d sworn deceitfully.
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He shall receive a a blessing from the Lord
And 1 b righteousness from the God of his salvation.
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1 This is the generation of those who a seek Him,
Who seek Your face— even Jacob. 2 Selah.
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a Lift up your heads, O gates,
And be lifted up, O 1 ancient doors,
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That the King of b glory may come in!
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Who is the King of glory?
The Lord a strong and mighty,
The Lord b mighty in battle.
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Lift up your heads, O gates,
And lift them up, O 1 ancient doors,
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That the King of a glory may come in!
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of a hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah.
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Psalm type: Celebration and Affirmation
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Psalms 24:1-10
A. The King of Creation
The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains,
The world, and those who dwell in it.
For He has founded it upon the seas
And established it upon the rivers.
B. The People of the King
Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord?
And who may stand in His holy place?
(A. external) He who has clean hands
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(B. internal) and a pure heart,
(B'. internal) Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood
Negative - What is not done
(A'. external) And has not sworn deceitfully.
He shall receive a blessing from the Lord
And righteousness from the God of his salvation.
This is the generation of those who seek Him,
Who seek Your face— even Jacob. Selah.
A'. The King of Glory
Lift up your heads, O gates,
And be lifted up, O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in!
Who is the King of glory?
The Lord strong and mighty,
The Lord mighty in battle.
Lift up your heads, O gates,
And lift them up, O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in!
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah.
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