Psalm 24

David Koyzis ©

1. The earth belongs to the Lord God,
   The world and all that dwell therein;
   He founded it upon the ocean,
   Resting it firm on the waters.
   Who may ascend to Zion's hill,
   Or stand upon God's holy mountain?
   
2. Those who have clean hands and pure hearts,
   Who do not worship idol gods
   Or falsely swear, may come before Him.
   They will receive the Lord's blessing
   And vindication from their God.
   Such is the lot of all who seek Him.
   
3. Lift up your heads, O you portals!
   Be lifted up, you ancient doors,
   So that our glorious King may enter.
   Who is this King of all glory?
   The Lord, so full of power and might,
   For he is strong to win the battle.
   
4. Lift up your heads, O you portals!
   Be lifted up, you ancient doors,
   So that our glorious King may enter.
   Who is this King of all glory?
   The Lord with all his heav'nly host,
   The ever-reigning King of glory.