Psalms 2
1WHY did nations rage? And tribes meditate vain things?
2The kings of the earth combined; and the chiefs assembled together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, [saying]:
3Let us break their bands asunder and throw off from us their yoke.
4He who dwelleth in heaven will laugh them to scorn—the Lord will treat them with derision.
5Then will He speak to them in His wrath and trouble them with His sore displeasure.
6But as for me, by him I am appointed king on Sion, His holy mountain.
7I proclaim the decree of the Lord; to me the Lord said:
Thou art my Son, this day I have begotten thee,
8Ask of Me, and I will give thee nations for thine inheritance, and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9Thou shalt rule them with a rod of iron. Thou shalt break them to pieces like a potter’s vessel.
10Now therefore, O kings, be wise: Be instructed, all ye, who judge the earth.
11Serve the Lord with fear: and rejoice for Him with trembling.
12Keep fast hold of instruction; the Lord may be angry and you may perish out of the right way. When His anger suddenly blazeth forth, happy are all they who have trusted in Him.