Psalm 110–112

Psalm 110

A psalm of David.

¹The Lord said to my Lord,

“Sit in the place of honor at my right hand

until I humble your enemies,

making them a footstool under your feet.”

²The Lord will extend your powerful kingdom from Jerusalem;

you will rule over your enemies.

³When you go to war,

your people will serve you willingly.

You are arrayed in holy garments,

and your strength will be renewed each day like the morning dew.

⁴The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow:

“You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

⁵The Lord stands at your right hand to protect you.

He will strike down many kings when his anger erupts.

⁶He will punish the nations

and fill their lands with corpses;

he will shatter heads over the whole earth.

⁷But he himself will be refreshed from brooks along the way.

He will be victorious.

Psalm 111

¹Praise the Lord!

I will thank the Lord with all my heart

as I meet with his godly people.

²How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!

All who delight in him should ponder them.

³Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.

His righteousness never fails.

⁴He causes us to remember his wonderful works.

How gracious and merciful is our Lord!

⁵He gives food to those who fear him;

he always remembers his covenant.

⁶He has shown his great power to his people

by giving them the lands of other nations.

⁷All he does is just and good,

and all his commandments are trustworthy.

⁸They are forever true,

to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.

⁹He has paid a full ransom for his people.

He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.

What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!

¹⁰Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.

All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Praise him forever!

Psalm 112

¹Praise the Lord!

How joyful are those who fear the Lord

and delight in obeying his commands.

²Their children will be successful everywhere;

an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.

³They themselves will be wealthy,

and their good deeds will last forever.

⁴Light shines in the darkness for the godly.

They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.

⁵Good comes to those who lend money generously

and conduct their business fairly.

⁶Such people will not be overcome by evil.

Those who are righteous will be long remembered.

⁷They do not fear bad news;

they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.

⁸They are confident and fearless

and can face their foes triumphantly.

⁹They share freely and give generously to those in need.

Their good deeds will be remembered forever.

They will have influence and honor.

¹⁰The wicked will see this and be infuriated.

They will grind their teeth in anger;

they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.