The last peony — photo by David Kitz

Reading: Psalm 110:1-3

Of David. A psalm.

The LORD says to my lord:
  “Sit at my right hand
    until I make your enemies
    a footstool for your feet.”
The LORD will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying,
    “Rule in the midst of your enemies!”
Your troops will be willing
    on your day of battle.
Arrayed in holy splendor,
    your young men will come to you
    like dew from the morning’s womb.