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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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The earth is the LORD ’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.
2 for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.
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For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.
3 Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place?
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Who may climb the mountain of the LORD ? Who may stand in his holy place?
4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god.
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Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.
5 They will receive blessing from the LORDand vindication from God their Savior.
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They will receive the LORD ’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, God of Jacob.
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Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude
7 Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
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Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.
8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
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Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty; the LORD, invincible in battle.
9 Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
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Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.
10 Who is he, this King of glory? The LORD Almighty— he is the King of glory.
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Who is the King of glory? The LORD of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory. Interlude
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