New Revised Standard NRS
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it;
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<A Psalm. Of David.> The earth is the Lord's, with all its wealth; the world and all the people living in it.
2 for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers.
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For by him it was based on the seas, and made strong on the deep rivers.
3 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?
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Who may go up into the hill of the Lord? and who may come into his holy place?
4 Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully.
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He who has clean hands and a true heart; whose desire has not gone out to foolish things, who has not taken a false oath.
5 They will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of their salvation.
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He will have blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6 Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. (Selah)
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This is the generation of those whose hearts are turned to you, even to your face, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)
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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Let your heads be lifted up, O doors; be lifted up, O you eternal doors: that the King of glory may come in.
8 Who is the 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 of strength and power, the Lord strong in war.
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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Let your heads be lifted up, O doors; let them be lifted up, O you eternal doors: that the King of glory may come in.
10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. (Selah)
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Who is the King of glory? The Lord of armies, he is the King of glory. (Selah.)
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