Psalms
Summary
Psalm 110 is a royal and messianic psalm of profound significance, quoted frequently in the New Testament to affirm the divine authority of Jesus Christ. It begins with the LORD’s decree to the Davidic king: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." The psalm portrays the King as a sovereign ruler from Zion, leading a willing army into battle, and as an eternal Priest according to the order of Melchizedek. It depicts a triumphant conqueror who executes judgement among the nations, ultimately establishing God's kingdom with irresistible power and glory.
The LORD said to my Lord [1]: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."
The LORD will extend your mighty sceptre from Zion, saying, "Rule in the midst of your enemies!"
Your troops will be willing on your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendour, from the womb of the dawn, you will receive the dew of your youth.
The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek."
The Lord is at your right hand; he will crush kings on the day of his wrath.
He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead and crushing the rulers of the whole earth.
He will drink from a brook beside the way; therefore he will lift up his head.