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1 The earth is the LORD ’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.
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The earth is the LORD's and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants too.
2 For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.
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Because God is the one who established it on the seas; God set it firmly on the waters.
3 Who may climb the mountain of the LORD ? Who may stand in his holy place?
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Who can ascend the LORD's mountain? Who can stand in his holy sanctuary?
4 Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.
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Only the one with clean hands and a pure heart; the one who hasn't made false promises, the one who hasn't sworn dishonestly.
5 They will receive the LORD ’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior.
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That kind of person receives blessings from the LORD and righteousness from the God who saves.
6 Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude
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And that's how things are with the generation that seeks him— that seeks the face of Jacob's God. Selah
7 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.
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Mighty gates: lift up your heads! Ancient doors: rise up high! So the glorious king can enter!
8 Who is the King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty; the LORD, invincible in battle.
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Who is this glorious king? The LORD—strong and powerful! The LORD—powerful in battle!
9 Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.
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Mighty gates: lift up your heads! Ancient doors: rise up high! So the glorious king can enter!
10 Who is the King of glory? The LORD of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory. Interlude
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Who is this glorious king? The LORD of heavenly forces— he is the glorious king! Selah
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