1.
The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.
2.
For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.
3.
Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
Who shall
The order is:
(1) the declaration of title, "the earth is the Lord's" Psalms 24:1; Psalms 24:2.
(2) Who shall rule the earth? (Psalms 24:3-6). It is a question of worthiness, and no one is worthy but the Lamb. Cf. ; Daniel 7:13; Daniel 7:14; Revelation 5:3-10; Matthew 25:31.
(3) The King of glory takes the throne of earth Psalms 24:7-10.
See Psa 40., next in order of the Messianic Psalms.
4.
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
5.
He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
6.
This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.
7.
Lift up your head, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
8.
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
9.
Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.
10.
Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.