Old Testament
Psalms 110
Overview
Psalm 110 is the supreme royal and messianic psalm, a Davidic oracle in which the LORD invites David's Lord to sit at his right hand until his enemies are made his footstool. It declares this King to be also a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek and a conquering warrior who will judge the nations. Brief but towering, it unites kingship and priesthood in one exalted figure who reigns at God's right hand.
1A Psalm by David. Yahweh says to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet.”
2Yahweh will send out the rod of your strength out of Zion. Rule among your enemies.
3Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth.
4Yahweh has sworn, and will not change his mind: “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”
5The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings in the day of his wrath.
6He will judge among the nations. He will heap up dead bodies. He will crush the ruler of the whole earth.
7He will drink of the brook on the way; therefore he will lift up his head.