Psalm 24 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Psa 24:1<A Psalm. Of David.> The earth is the Lord's, with all its wealth; the world and all the people living in it.

Psa 24:2For by him it was based on the seas, and made strong on the deep rivers.

Psa 24:3Who may go up into the hill of the Lord? and who may come into his holy place?

Psa 24:4He who has clean hands and a true heart; whose desire has not gone out to foolish things, who has not taken a false oath.

Psa 24:5He will have blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Psa 24:6This is the generation of those whose hearts are turned to you, even to your face, O God of Jacob. (Selah.)

Psa 24:7Let your heads be lifted up, O doors; be lifted up, O you eternal doors: that the King of glory may come in.

Psa 24:8Who is the King of glory? The Lord of strength and power, the Lord strong in war.

Psa 24:9Let your heads be lifted up, O doors; let them be lifted up, O you eternal doors: that the King of glory may come in.

Psa 24:10Who is the King of glory? The Lord of armies, he is the King of glory. (Selah.)

The Bible in Basic English was translated by Professor Samuel Henry Hooke (1874-1968)
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