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The Book of Psalms

Psalm 110

The LORD Appoints a Priest-King

A Psalm of David.

1The 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.




About Psalms Chapter 110

Book V · Psalms 107–150 — Thanksgiving, pilgrimage, God’s word and praise

What happens

The LORD speaks of a king seated at His right hand until enemies are subdued. The same ruler is declared a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek and is portrayed as victorious in judgment.

Why it matters

Kingship and priesthood converge in a figure greater than an ordinary earthly ruler. The New Testament repeatedly applies this psalm to Jesus Christ and His enduring priestly reign.

Key verse

“The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”

Psalm 110:4 · KJV

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