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 a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his Anointed:

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

3 "Let's tear off their shackles, and throw off their ropes from us."

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

4 The one who sits in the heavens laughs. The LORD scoffs at them.

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

5 Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:

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

6 "But I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain."

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

7 I will tell of the decree. The LORD said to me, "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 of me, and I will give the nations as your inheritance, and the farthest parts of the earth for 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 shall rule them with an iron scepter. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."

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

10 Now therefore, you kings, be wise; receive correction, you 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 Do homage in purity, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, when his anger is suddenly kindled. Blessed are all those 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.