"... Psalms 15 and 24 stand out as profiles of temple etiquette for Israel, but this type of instruction is known from other Ancient Near Eastern cultures as well. Psalm 24:3–6 poses the question: “Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place?” The answer follows: “He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false, and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the Lord, and vindication from the God of his salvation.” A similar question occurs in the Egyptian Book of the Dead, along with a list of affirmations which the entrant must recite in order to be found acceptable: “I have brought the incense that placates him who resides in it.” And who will arise? “One who is equipped, pure of arm and sweet of tongue, in the mouth without duplicity, and who spits not.” And what shall be done (to him)? “Let him be borne to the tents.” Motifs parallel to Psalms 15:1–3 and 24:3–4 are also found in other cultures: “One pure of hands and who trusts in pure words… (shall enter the temple)” and “Clean of hands and true of tongue, (he) who despises the wicked” ..."