Common English Bible CEB
New Revised Standard NRS
1 The earth is the LORD's and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants too.
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The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it;
2 Because God is the one who established it on the seas; God set it firmly on the waters.
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for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers.
3 Who can ascend the LORD's mountain? Who can stand in his holy sanctuary?
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Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?
4 Only the one with clean hands and a pure heart; the one who hasn't made false promises, the one who hasn't sworn dishonestly.
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Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully.
5 That kind of person receives blessings from the LORD and righteousness from the God who saves.
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They will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of their salvation.
6 And that's how things are with the generation that seeks him— that seeks the face of Jacob's God. Selah
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Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob. (Selah)
7 Mighty gates: lift up your heads! Ancient doors: rise up high! So the glorious king can enter!
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Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in.
8 Who is this glorious king? The LORD—strong and powerful! The LORD—powerful in battle!
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Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle.
9 Mighty gates: lift up your heads! Ancient doors: rise up high! So the glorious king can enter!
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Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in.
10 Who is this glorious king? The LORD of heavenly forces— he is the glorious king! Selah
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Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. (Selah)
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