| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." | 1 The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet." |
| 2 The LORD will extend your mighty scepter from Zion; you will rule in the midst of your enemies. | 2 The LORD will extend your mighty scepter from Zion; you will rule in the midst of your enemies. |
| 3 Your troops will be willing on your day of battle. Arrayed in holy majesty, from the womb of the dawn you will receive the dew of your youth. | 3 Your troops will be willing on your day of battle. Arrayed in holy majesty, from the womb of the dawn you will receive the dew of your youth. |
| 4 The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek." | 4 The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek." |
| 5 The Lord is at your right hand; he will crush kings on the day of his wrath. | 5 The Lord is at your right hand; he will crush kings on the day of his wrath. |
| 6 He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead and crushing the rulers of the whole earth. | 6 He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead and crushing the rulers of the whole earth. |
| 7 He will drink from a brook beside the way; therefore he will lift up his head. | 7 He will drink from a brook beside the way; therefore he will lift up his head. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |