The Message Bible MSG
English Standard Version ESV
1 The word of God to my Lord: "Sit alongside me here on my throne until I make your enemies a stool for your feet."
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The LORD says to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool."
2 You were forged a strong scepter by God of Zion; now rule, though surrounded by enemies!
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The LORD sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies!
3 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.
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Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power, in holy garments; from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours.
4 God gave his word and he won't take it back: you're the permanent priest, the Melchizedek priest.
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The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind, "You are a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek."
5 The Lord stands true at your side, crushing kings in his terrible wrath,
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The Lord is at your right hand; he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath.
6 Bringing judgment on the nations, handing out convictions wholesale, crushing opposition across the wide earth.
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He will execute judgment among the nations, filling them with corpses; he will shatter chiefs over the wide earth.
7 The King-Maker put his King on the throne; the True King rules with head held high!
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He will drink from the brook by the way; therefore he will lift up his head.
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