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Psalms 23

1A psalm by David; on the first day of the week. The earth is the Lord's, and its fullness, The world and all who dwell therein.

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2For He founded it upon the seas And prepared it upon the rivers.

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3Who shall ascend to the mountain of the Lord? Who shall stand in His holy place?

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4He who has innocent hands and a pure heart; He who does not lift up his soul to vanity; He who does not swear deceitfully to his neighbor.

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5He shall receive blessing from the Lord And mercy from the God of his salvation.

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6This is the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek the face of the God of Jacob. (Pause)

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7Lift up the gates, O you rulers, And be lifted up, you everlasting doors, And the King of glory shall enter.

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8Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord powerful in battle.

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9Lift up the gates, O you rulers, And be lifted up, you everlasting doors, And the King of glory shall enter.

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10Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of hosts, He is the King of glory.

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