The Lord said to my Lord:
Sit Thou at my right hand.
Until I make Thine enemies the footstool of Thy feet.
The Lord shall send forth the sceptre of Thy power out of Sion;
rule Thou in the midst of Thine enemies.
With Thee is the principality in the day of Thy strength, in the brightness of Thy saints:
from the womb before the daystar I begot Thee.
The Lord hath sworn, and He will not repent;
Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.
The Lord at Thy right hand hath broken kings in the day of His wrath.
He shall judge nations, He shall fill ruins, He shall crush heads in the land of many.
He shall drink of the torrent in the way:
therefore shall He lift up His head.
Glory be…
Ant. The Lord said to my Lord:
Sit Thou at My right hand.
And. Great are the works.
Further insights into Psalm 109
Psalm 109 is a prayer found in the Book of Psalms, and it has been a part of the Catholic liturgy for thousands of years.
It is known as a “imprecatory psalm,” which means it contains prayers for God’s justice against those who have wronged the psalmist.
The psalm is often attributed to King David, who wrote many of the psalms in the Bible.
Psalm 109 speaks of the psalmist’s enemies and asks God to judge them for their wickedness.
Over time, Psalm 109 has been interpreted in different ways by biblical scholars and theologians. It has been seen as a prayer for personal vindication, as well as a prayer for God’s justice in the face of oppression and violence.
The psalm has been used by Catholics throughout history in times of trouble and desperation, as a means of seeking God’s protection and vindication.
In modern times, some Catholics have questioned the use of Psalm 109 in the liturgy, due to its violent and vengeful language.
However, others argue that the psalm reflects the reality of the human experience, in which people are often oppressed and mistreated by others, and that it speaks to our need for justice and redemption in the face of such suffering.
Overall, Psalm 109 remains an important part of Catholic prayer and worship, and its powerful language and themes of justice and protection continue to resonate with believers today.