Berean Standard Bible · Public domain

Psalm 24

Israel’s prayers give language for praise, grief, repentance, and trust. Poetry uses imagery and parallel lines; each psalm should be read as a whole rather than as a detached promise.

Historical context & book outline

1A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.

2For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

3Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?

4He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.

5He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.

6Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob. Selah

7Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

8Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

9Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

10Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts—He is the King of Glory. Selah

Read closely

  1. What repeated words, contrasts, or actions stand out in this chapter?
  2. How does this chapter fit the surrounding chapters and the book’s purpose?
  3. What did it communicate to its first hearers, before applying it to your life?