² The Lord will extend your mighty scepter^(A) from Zion,^(B) saying,
    “Rule^(C) in the midst of your enemies!”
³ Your troops will be willing
    on your day of battle.
Arrayed in holy splendor,^(D)
    your young men will come to you
    like dew from the morning’s womb.^[a](E)

⁴ The Lord has sworn
    and will not change his mind:^(F)
“You are a priest forever,^(G)
    in the order of Melchizedek.^(H)”