Psalm 24, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.

Classic

1The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

Modern

2For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

Classic

2For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

Modern

3Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?

Classic

3Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?

Modern

4He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.

Classic

4He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

Modern

5He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.

Classic

5He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Modern

6Such is the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face, O God of Jacob. Selah

Classic

6This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.

Modern

7Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

Classic

7Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Modern

8Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.

Classic

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

Modern

9Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter!

Classic

9Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

Modern

10Who is He, this King of Glory? The LORD of Hosts— He is the King of Glory. Selah

Classic

10Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

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