Psalm 110

Seated at the Right Hand of the Lord

A psalm of David.

1The Lord said to my Lord,*110:1 Or 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*110:2 Hebrew Zion.;

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*111 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; after the introductory note of praise, each line begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Praise for the Lord’s Deeds

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*112 This psalm is a Hebrew acrostic poem; after the introductory note of praise, each line begins with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Blessings for the Godly

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.

Psalm 113

The Lord Lifts Up the Lowly

1Praise the Lord!

Yes, give praise, O servants of the Lord.

Praise the name of the Lord!

2Blessed be the name of the Lord

now and forever.

3Everywhere—from east to west—

praise the name of the Lord.

4For the Lord is high above the nations;

his glory is higher than the heavens.

5Who can be compared with the Lord our God,

who is enthroned on high?

6He stoops to look down

on heaven and on earth.

7He lifts the poor from the dust

and the needy from the garbage dump.

8He sets them among princes,

even the princes of his own people!

9He gives the childless woman a family,

making her a happy mother.

Praise the Lord!