Psalm 24 · KJV
Psalm 24
The King of Glory
Psalm 24 declares that "the earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof," asks who may stand in God's holy place, and calls the gates to open for "the King of glory" to come in.
Psalm 24 (KJV)
1The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
2For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
3Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
5He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
7Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
8Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
9Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
10Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.
What Psalm 24 means
The psalm opens with God's ownership of everything: "The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein." It then asks who may ascend God's holy hill — answering: those with "clean hands, and a pure heart."
It builds to a triumphant call: "Lift up your heads, O ye gates… and the King of glory shall come in." Who is this King? "The LORD strong and mighty… the LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory." A soaring psalm of worship and God's majesty.
Key verses
“The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
Psalm 24:1 · KJV — "The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof."
“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.”
Psalm 24:7 · KJV — "The King of glory shall come in."
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A prayer from Psalm 24
Lord, the earth is Yours and everything in it. Give me clean hands and a pure heart to stand before You, and let the King of glory reign in my life. Amen.
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Frequently asked
What does Psalm 24 mean?
Psalm 24 declares that "the earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof," asks who may stand in God's holy place, and calls the gates to open for "the King of glory" to come in.
What is Psalm 24 about?
The psalm opens with God's ownership of everything: "The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein." It then asks who may ascend God's holy hill — answering: those with "clean hands, and a pure heart."
What is the key verse in Psalm 24?
Psalm 24:1 — “The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.”
Is Psalm 24 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of Psalm 24 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.