Psalms — Chapter 24
Of David. A psalm.The earth is GOD’s and all that it holds,the world and its inhabitants.
For [God] founded it upon the ocean,set it on the nether-streams.
Who may ascend GOD’s mountain?Who may stand in that holy place?—
Anyone who has clean hands and a pure heart,who has not taken a false oath by MyaMy Ancient versions and some mss. read in the 3rd person. lifeor sworn deceitfully.
They shall carry away a blessing from GOD,a just reward from God, their deliverer.
Such is the circlebcircle Lit. “generation.” of those who turn to You,cYou Heb. 3rd person. Jacob, who seek Your presence. Selah.
O gates, lift up your heads!Up high, you everlasting doors,so the KingdKing I.e., the One who leads the celestial army. of glory may come in!
Who is the King of glory?—GOD, mighty and valiant, GOD, valiant in battle.
O gates, lift up your heads!Lift them up, you everlasting doors,so the King of glory may come in!
Who is the King of glory?—GOD of Hostsis truly the King of glory! Selah.
✦ Connected Across Traditions
Good vs Evil / Light vs Darkness
Yasna 30:3
“Now the two primal Spirits, who reveal themselves as Twins, are the Better and the Bad, in thought and word and action.”
John 1:5
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
Dhammapada 1:1-2
“Mind is the forerunner of all actions. If one speaks or acts with a pure mind, happiness follows like a shadow.”
Bhagavad Gita 16:21
“There are three gates to self-destructive hell: lust, anger, and greed. Therefore, one must learn to give these up.”