Psalm 2

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 burst their bonds apart
        and cast away their cords from us.”
    
    [4] He who sits in the heavens laughs;
        the Lord holds them in derision.
    [5] Then he will speak to them in his wrath,
        and terrify them in his fury, saying,
    [6] “As for me, I have set my King
        on Zion, my holy hill.”
    
    [7] I will tell of the decree:
    The LORD said to me, “You are my Son;
        today I have begotten you.
    [8] Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage,
        and the ends of the earth your possession.
    [9] You shall break them with a rod of iron
        and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”
    
    [10] Now therefore, O kings, be wise;
        be warned, O rulers of the earth.
    [11] Serve the LORD with fear,
        and rejoice with trembling.
    [12] Kiss the Son,
        lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,
        for his wrath is quickly kindled.
    Blessed are all who take refuge in him. (ESV)