1The earth is the Lord’s
and all that fills it, ♦
the compass of the world and all who dwell therein.
2For he has founded it
upon the seas ♦
and set it firm upon the rivers of the deep.
3‘Who shall ascend
the hill of the Lord, ♦
or who can rise up in his holy place?’
4‘Those who have
clean hands and a pure heart, ♦
who have not lifted up their soul to an idol,
nor sworn an oath to a lie;
5‘They shall receive
a blessing from the Lord, ♦
a just reward from the God of their salvation.’
6Such is the company
of those who seek him, ♦
of those who seek your face, O God of Jacob.
7Lift up your heads,
O gates;
be lifted up, you everlasting doors; ♦
and the King of glory shall come in.
8‘Who is the King
of glory?’ ♦
‘The Lord, strong and mighty,
the Lord who is mighty in battle.’
9Lift up your heads, O
gates;
be lifted up, you everlasting doors; ♦
and the King of glory shall come in.
10‘Who is this King
of glory?’ ♦
‘The Lord of hosts,
he is the King of glory.’
Psalm 24
AllGlory to the Father and
to the Son
and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning is now
and shall be for ever. Amen.