Psalms 110:7

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 110:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He will drink of the brook in the way: Therefore will he lift up the head. Psalm 111” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He will drink of the brook in the way: Therefore will he lift up the head. Psalm 111
Psalms 110:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 110

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7He will drink of the brook in the way: Therefore will he lift up the head. Psalm 111

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He shall drink of the brook in the way - The design here seems to be to represent the Messiah as a victorious king and conqueror pursuing his enemies. In the previous verse the psalmist had represented him under the image of one engaged in battle, and slaying his enemies with a great slaughter. He here represents him as pursuing those who should escape from the battle, and as pursuing them without fainting or exhaustion. He is like one who finds abundant springs and streams of water in his journeyings; who refreshes himself at those fountains and streams; who, therefore, is not faint and weary. He pursues his foes vigorously and with success. Therefore shall he lift up the head - Therefore…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Drink - He shall have a large portion of afflictions, while he is in the way or course of his life, before he comes to that honour of sitting at his father's right - hand. Waters in scripture frequently signify sufferings. To drink of them, signifies to feel or bear them. Therefore - He shall be exalted to great glory and felicity. Next: Psalms Chapter 111”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“110:7 God’s messianic ruler obtains victory as a vigorous person, as if he had received nourishment from brooks along the way (110:3).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“He shall: Psa 102:9; Jdg 7:5, Jdg 7:6; Job 21:20; Isa 53:12; Jer 23:15; Mat 20:22, Mat 26:42; Joh 18:11 therefore: Isa 53:11, Isa 53:12; Luk 24:26; Phi 2:7-11; Heb 2:9, Heb 2:10; Pe1 1:11 lift: Psa 3:3, Psa 27:6; Jer 52:31 Next: Psalms Chapter 111”
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