Psalm 110

A psalm of David.

1 The Lord said to my Lord,*

“Sit in the place of honor at my right hand

until I humble your enemies,

making them a footstool under your feet.”

2 The Lord will extend your powerful kingdom from Jerusalem* ;

you will rule over your enemies.

3 When 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.

4 The Lord has taken an oath and will not break his vow:

“You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

5 The Lord stands at your right hand to protect you.

He will strike down many kings when his anger erupts.

6 He will punish the nations

and fill their lands with corpses;

he will shatter heads over the whole earth.

7 But he himself will be refreshed from brooks along the way.

He will be victorious.

Psalm 111

* 1 Praise the Lord!

I will thank the Lord with all my heart

as I meet with his godly people.

2 How amazing are the deeds of the Lord!

All who delight in him should ponder them.

3 Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty.

His righteousness never fails.

4 He causes us to remember his wonderful works.

How gracious and merciful is our Lord!

5 He gives food to those who fear him;

he always remembers his covenant.

6 He has shown his great power to his people

by giving them the lands of other nations.

7 All he does is just and good,

and all his commandments are trustworthy.

8 They are forever true,

to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.

9 He has paid a full ransom for his people.

He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.

What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!

10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.

All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Praise him forever!

Psalm 112

* 1 Praise the Lord!

How joyful are those who fear the Lord

and delight in obeying his commands.

2 Their children will be successful everywhere;

an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.

3 They themselves will be wealthy,

and their good deeds will last forever.

4 Light shines in the darkness for the godly.

They are generous, compassionate, and righteous.

5 Good comes to those who lend money generously

and conduct their business fairly.

6 Such people will not be overcome by evil.

Those who are righteous will be long remembered.

7 They do not fear bad news;

they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.

8 They are confident and fearless

and can face their foes triumphantly.

9 They share freely and give generously to those in need.

Their good deeds will be remembered forever.

They will have influence and honor.

10 The wicked will see this and be infuriated.

They will grind their teeth in anger;

they will slink away, their hopes thwarted.