Psalms 24:9 nasb — Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!

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"Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!"

— Psalms 24:9, NASB

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Psalms 24 — Context

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This is the generation of those who seek Him, Who seek Your face--even Jacob. Selah.

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Lift up your heads, O gates, And be lifted up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!

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

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Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!

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

Psalms 24:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 24:9 say?
Psalms 24:9 in the NASB reads: “Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!”
Where is Psalms 24:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 24:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 24, verse 9.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 24:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 24:9 in?
Psalms 24:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 24:9?
Psalms 24:9 reads (NASB): “Lift up your heads, O gates, And lift them up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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