Psalm 2
1
Why do the nations rage,
and the peoples plot in vain?
2
The kings of the earth set themselves,
and the rulers take counsel together,
against the Lord
and against His anointed, saying,
3
“Let us tear off their bonds
and cast away their ropes from us.”
4
He who sits in the heavens laughs;
the Lord ridicules them.
5
Then He will speak to them in His wrath
and terrify them in His burning anger:
6
“I have installed My king
on Zion, My holy hill.”
7 I will declare the decree of the Lord:
He said to me, “You are My son;
this day have I begotten you.
8
Ask of Me,
and I will give you the nations for your inheritance,
and the ends of the earth for your possession.
9
You will break them with a scepter of iron;
you will dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
10
Now then, you kings, be wise;
be admonished, you judges of the earth.
11
Serve the Lord with fear;
tremble with trepidation!
12
Kiss the son, lest He become angry,
and you perish in the way,
for His wrath kindles in a flash.
Blessed are all who seek refuge in Him.