1 * The Lord said to my Lord,

"Sit at my right side,*

until I make your enemies

into a footstool for you."

2 The Lord will let your power

reach out from Zion,

and you will rule

over your enemies.

3 Your glorious power

will be seen on the day

you begin to rule.

You will wear the sacred robes

and shine like the morning sun

in all of your strength.*

4 * The Lord has made a promise

that will never be broken:

"You will be a priest forever,

just like Melchizedek."

5 The Lord is at your right side,

and when he gets angry

he will crush

the other kings.

6 He will judge the nations

and crack their skulls,

leaving piles of dead bodies

all over the earth.

7 He will drink from any stream

that he chooses, while winning

victory after victory.*