Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Living Translation NLT
1 (23-1) <On the first day of the week, a psalm for David.> The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof: the world, and all they that dwell therein.
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The earth is the LORD ’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.
2 (23-2) For he hath founded it upon the seas; and hath prepared it upon the rivers.
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For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths.
3 (23-3) Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord: or who shall 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 (23-4) The innocent in hands, and clean of heart, who hath not taken his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour.
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Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies.
5 (23-5) He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God his Saviour.
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They will receive the LORD ’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior.
6 (23-6) This is the generation of them that seek him, of them that seek the face of the God of Jacob.
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Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude
7 (23-7) Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.
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Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.
8 (23-8) Who is this King of Glory? the Lord who is 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 (23-9) Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.
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Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter.
10 (23-10) Who is this King of Glory? the Lord of hosts, 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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