NET Bible | International Standard Version |
1A psalm of David. Here is the LORD's proclamation to my lord: "Sit down at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool!" | 1A declaration from the LORD to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies your footstool." |
2The LORD extends your dominion from Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies! | 2When the LORD extends your mighty scepter from Zion, rule in the midst of your enemies. |
3Your people willingly follow you when you go into battle. On the holy hills at sunrise the dew of your youth belongs to you. | 3Your soldiers are willing volunteers on your day of battle; in majestic holiness, from the womb, from the dawn, the dew of your youth belongs to you. |
4The LORD makes this promise on oath and will not revoke it: "You are an eternal priest after the pattern of Melchizedek." | 4The LORD took an oath and will never recant: "You are a priest forever, after the manner of Melchizedek." |
5O sovereign LORD, at your right hand he strikes down kings in the day he unleashes his anger. | 5The Lord is at your right hand; he will utterly destroy kings in the time of his wrath. |
6He executes judgment against the nations; he fills the valleys with corpses; he shatters their heads over the vast battlefield. | 6He will execute judgment against the nations, filling graves with corpses. He will utterly destroy leaders far and wide. |
7From the stream along the road he drinks; then he lifts up his head. | 7He will drink from a stream on the way, then hold his head high. |
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