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110 Jehovah said to my Lord the Messiah,[a] “Rule as my regent—I will subdue your enemies and make them bow low before you.”

Jehovah has established your throne[b] in Jerusalem to rule over your enemies. In that day of your power your people shall come to you willingly, dressed in holy altar robes.[c] And your strength shall be renewed day by day like morning dew.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 110:1 the Messiah, implied. In Matthew 22:41-45, Jesus applies these words to himself.
  2. Psalm 110:2 Jehovah has established your throne, literally, “The Lord will send forth the rod of your strength out of Zion.” in Jerusalem, literally, “from Zion.”
  3. Psalm 110:3 holy altar robes, literally, “in holy array.”

Psalm 110

Of David. A psalm.

The Lord says(A) to my lord:[a]

“Sit at my right hand(B)
    until I make your enemies
    a footstool for your feet.”(C)

The Lord will extend your mighty scepter(D) from Zion,(E) saying,
    “Rule(F) in the midst of your enemies!”
Your troops will be willing
    on your day of battle.
Arrayed in holy splendor,(G)
    your young men will come to you
    like dew from the morning’s womb.[b](H)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 110:1 Or Lord
  2. Psalm 110:3 The meaning of the Hebrew for this sentence is uncertain.