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Psalm 110
Prophetic authority marks this royal psalm, which depicts a ruler appointed by divine decree to sit at the right hand of authority and defeat opposing forces. Positioned in Book V of the Psalter, it is one of the most frequently quoted messianic psalms in later tradition, highlighting a priest king after the order of Melchizedek. The text portrays victory, willing followers in holy attire, and ultimate judgment over hostile rulers. Its concise structure packs significant royal imagery into seven verses. A key verse captures the central divine announcement: 'The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.'
1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
3 Thy 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.
4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
5 The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
6 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.
7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
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