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1 The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
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1 The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;
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2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
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2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.
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3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
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3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?
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4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
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4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false.
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5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
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5 He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior.
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6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
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6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. "Selah"
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7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up , ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in .
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7 Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
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8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
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8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
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9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up , ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in .
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9 Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
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10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
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10 Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty-- he is the King of glory. "Selah"
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