Psalm 2
1 Why
do the nations
rage,
and the
peoples plot a
vain thing?
2 The
kings of the earth
take a stand,
and the rulers
take counsel
together,
against the LORD,
and against his
Anointed,
saying,
3 “Let’s break
their bonds apart,
and cast their
cords from us.”
4 He
who sits in
the heavens will
laugh.
The Lord
will have them in
derision.
5 Then
he will speak
to them in his
anger,
and terrify them in
his wrath:
6 “Yet
I have set
my King on
my holy hill
of Zion.”
7 I
will tell of
the decree:
The LORD said to
me, “You are
my son.
Today I have
become your father.
8 Ask
of me, and
I will give
the nations for
your inheritance,
the uttermost parts of
the earth for your
possession.
9 You
shall break them
with a rod
of iron.
You shall dash
them in pieces like
a potter’s vessel.”
10 Now
therefore be wise,
you kings.
Be instructed,
you judges of
the earth.
11 Serve
the LORD with
fear,
and rejoice with
trembling.
12 Give sincere
homage to the
Son,
lest he be angry,
and you perish on
the way,
for his wrath
will soon be
kindled.
Blessed are all
those who take
refuge in him.