This psalm begins by declaring that the whole earth belongs to the LORD because he founded it, then asks who may ascend his holy hill and stand in his presence. It answers with the language of clean hands, pure heart, and true seeking, before rising into a liturgical summons for the gates to welcome the King of Glory, the LORD strong and mighty.
Psalm 24 binds creation, holiness, and kingship together in a single song. It teaches that the God who owns the world is also the one who defines purity for those who approach him, and that the climax of worship is the recognition that the victorious LORD himself comes as the true King of Glory.
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A1 Psalm of David. 2For He has founded it upon the seas
3Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? 4He who has clean hands and a pure heart, 5He will receive blessing from the LORD 6Such is the generation of those who seek Him,
7Lift up your heads, O gates! 8Who is this King of Glory? 9Lift up your heads, O gates! 10Who is He, this King of Glory?
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