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 of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
2The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
3Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
4The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
5The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
6He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.
7He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.