Psalms 2

1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

Why are the nations in tumultuous agitation, and [why] do the peoples meditate a vain thing?

2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed:

3 “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”

Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us!

4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.

He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh, the Lord shall have them in derision.

5 Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury:

Then will he speak to them in his anger, and in his fierce displeasure will he terrify them:

6 “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

And I have anointed my king upon Zion, the hill of my holiness.

7 I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.

I will declare the decree: Jehovah hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; I this day have begotten thee.

8 Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession.

Ask of me, and I will give thee nations for an inheritance, and for thy possession the ends of the earth:

9 You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.”

Thou shalt break them with a sceptre of iron, as a potter's vessel thou shalt dash them in pieces.

10 Therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges of the earth.

And now, O kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth.

11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Serve Jehovah with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, though his anger burn but a little. Blessed are all who have their trust in him.