²⁷ And I will appoint him to be my firstborn,^(A)
    the most exalted^(B) of the kings^(C) of the earth.

² The Lord will extend your mighty scepter^(A) from Zion,^(B) saying,
    “Rule^(C) in the midst of your enemies!”
³ Your troops will be willing
    on your day of battle.
Arrayed in holy splendor,^(D)
    your young men will come to you
    like dew from the morning’s womb.^[a](E)