Psalm 110:5

Translations

Modern

The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.

Traditional

The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.

Literal

My Lord is at Your right hand; he will shatter kings in the day of his anger;

Latin

Dominus a dextris tuis; confregit in die iræ suæ reges.

Original

Hebrew

English

The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath.

Notes

Psalms 110:5–6

at Your right hand: This position brings help and protection (see Psalms 16:7–8; 108:13).
The Lord will strike down rebellious kings. Rebellion against the Lord leads to death (Psalm 2; Romans 6:23).

Psalms 110:5–7

The new priestly role of David's descendant does not cancel his old role as a conquering ruler. He still needs to bring the nations under his rule (Psalm 110:2–3; see Psalm 2).

Psalms 110:1–7

Jesus and the apostles quote this psalm to explain the unique role and authority of Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 22:43–45; Acts 2:32–36). The psalm also confirms God’s covenant with David. It gives hope that God will fulfill his promise in the future (see 2 Samuel 7:8–16).

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Anger Prayers for Vengeance Royal Psalms

Related verses

Romans 2:5
But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.
Psalm 16:8
I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Revelation 17:12–14
The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast.
Revelation 6:15–17
Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains.
Psalm 68:14
When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like the snow falling on Zalmon.
Acts 2:34–36
For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand
Mark 16:19
After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.
Acts 7:55–56
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
Revelation 19:11–21
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
Revelation 11:18
The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”
Psalm 2:2–6
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
Psalm 21:8–9
Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You.

Parallels

Genesis 14:17–24 Hebrews 5:1–10

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Holy War Holy War Jesus Christ, Teachings of Messiah Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Anger: Anger of God Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Jesus, the Christ: Messiah: Messianic Psalms Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Rulers: Wicked The Hands: Right Hand: (Standing At) Protection

Psalm 110:5

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