The Lord said to my lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put all those who are against you under your feet.
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The Lord will send out the rod of your strength from Zion; be king over your haters.
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Your people give themselves gladly in the day of your power; like the dew of the morning on the holy mountains is the army of your young men.
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The Lord has made an oath, and will not take it back. You are a priest for ever, after the order of Melchizedek.
Psalms 110:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 110:1 say?
Psalms 110:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “ The Lord said to my lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put all those who are against you under your feet.”
Where is Psalms 110:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 110:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 110, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 110:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 110:1 in?
Psalms 110:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 110:1?
Psalms 110:1 reads (BBE): “ The Lord said to my lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put all those who are against you under your feet.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.