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Psalms Chapter 110 (YLT)

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Psalms 110 – A Priest After Melchizedek's Order
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1 A Psalm of David. The affirmation of Jehovah to my Lord: `Sit at My right hand, Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.'

2 The rod of thy strength doth Jehovah send from Zion, Rule in the midst of thine enemies.

3 Thy people `are' free-will gifts in the day of Thy strength, in the honours of holiness, From the womb, from the morning, Thou hast the dew of thy youth.

4 Jehovah hath sworn, and doth not repent, `Thou `art' a priest to the age, According to the order of Melchizedek.'

5 The Lord on thy right hand smote kings In the day of His anger.

6 He doth judge among the nations, He hath completed the carcases, Hath smitten the head over the mighty earth.

7 From a brook in the way he drinketh, Therefore he doth lift up the head!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 110 known for?
It's a short messianic psalm in which the LORD tells "my Lord" to sit at his right hand until his enemies become his footstool (v.1), and declares him "a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek" (v.4).
Who is Melchizedek, referenced in verse 4?
The text itself doesn't explain who Melchizedek was; v.4 simply quotes God's oath that this figure holds a permanent priesthood. The New Testament later applies this verse to Christ, as in Hebrews 10:12-13.
What happens in the psalm's closing verses?
Verses 5-7 picture the Lord's right hand striking down kings in the day of wrath and judging among the nations, ending with him drinking "of the brook in the way" before lifting up his head.

Today's Verse

And Seth lived a hundred and five years, and begat Enosh:

Genesis 5:6 | ASV

Verse Of The Day

The New Testament applies this seating directly to Christ in Hebrews 10:12-13, and the psalm's praise continues into Psalms 111.