Hebrew Names Version HNV
The Message Bible MSG
1 <<A Psalm by David.>> The LORD says to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, Until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet."
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The word of God to my Lord: "Sit alongside me here on my throne until I make your enemies a stool for your feet."
2 The LORD will send forth the rod of your strength out of Tziyon. Rule in the midst of your enemies.
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You were forged a strong scepter by God of Zion; now rule, though surrounded by enemies!
3 Your people offer themselves willingly in the day of your power, In holy array. Out of the womb of the morning, you have the dew of your youth.
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Your people will freely join you, resplendent in holy armor on the great day of your conquest, Join you at the fresh break of day, join you with all the vigor of youth.
4 The LORD has sworn, and will not change his mind: "You are a Kohen forever in the order of Malki-Tzedek."
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God gave his word and he won't take it back: you're the permanent priest, the Melchizedek priest.
5 The Lord is at your right hand. He will crush kings in the day of his wrath.
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The Lord stands true at your side, crushing kings in his terrible wrath,
6 He will judge among the nations. He will heap up dead bodies. He will crush the ruler of the whole eretz.
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Bringing judgment on the nations, handing out convictions wholesale, crushing opposition across the wide earth.
7 He will drink of the brook in the way; Therefore will he lift up his head.
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The King-Maker put his King on the throne; the True King rules with head held high!
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