Psalms 24:8
The Lord is sweet and righteous. Because of this, he will grant a law to those who fall short in the way.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.
In Context
9He will direct the mild in judgment. He will teach the meek his ways.
Cross References
Psalms 45:3Because of this, we will not be afraid when the earth will be turbulent and the mountains will be transferred into the heart of the sea.
Psalms 76:3In the days of my tribulation, I sought God, with my hands opposite him in the night, and I was not deceived. My soul refused to be consoled.
Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, and unto us a son is given. And leadership is placed upon his shoulder. And his name shall be called: wonderful Counselor, mighty God, father of the future age, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 63:1Who is this, who arrives from Edom with dyed garments from Bozrah? This is the Handsome One in his robe, advancing by the fullness of his strength. It is I, the Speaker of Justice, and I am the Fighter for Salvation.
Revelation 6:2And I saw, and behold, a white horse. And he who was sitting upon it was holding a bow, and a crown was given to him, and he went forth conquering, so that he might prevail.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 24:8-10
The King of Glory. 7 Lift up your heads, 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. What is spoken once is spoken a second time in these verses; such repetitions are usual in songs, and have much… Read the whole commentary →