There are three sections, mostly unrelated, in Psalm 24. We look today at vv. 3-6 and you can read the text after the jump.
Today’s passage asks a simple question: Who is fit for the presence of God? Which in the psalmist’s categories means who is fit for the Temple? The psalmist qualifies those who are fit in these terms:
Psa. 24:0 Of David. A Psalm.
1 The earth is the LORD’S and all that is in it,
the world, and those who live in it;
2 for he has founded it on the seas,
and established it on the rivers.
Psa. 24:3 Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
4 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 They will receive blessing from the LORD,
and vindication from the God of their salvation.
6 Such is the company of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah
Psa. 24:7 Lift up your heads, O gates!
and be lifted up, O ancient doors!
that the King of glory may come in.
8 Who is the King of glory?
The LORD, strong and mighty,
the LORD, mighty in battle.
9 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 King of glory?
The LORD of hosts,
he is the King of glory. Selah