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1 A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD's and the fulness thereof, the world and those who 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 has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the rivers.
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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 the hill of the LORD? And 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 who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false, and does not swear 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 will receive blessing from the LORD, and vindication 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 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of 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 gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may 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 the 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 gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may 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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