Psalm 2

1 Why are the nations in an uproar, and their people involved in a vain plot?ISV — Psalm 2:1

2 As the kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers conspire together against the LORD and his anointed one, they say, ^{a2:2 The Heb. lacks say}ISV — Psalm 2:2

3 “Let us tear off their shackles from us, ^{b2:3 The Heb. lacks from us} and cast off their chains.”ISV — Psalm 2:3

4 He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.ISV — Psalm 2:4

5 In his anger he rebukes them, and in his wrath he terrifies them:ISV — Psalm 2:5

6 “I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”ISV — Psalm 2:6

7 Let me announce the decree of the LORD that he told me: “You are my son, today I have become your father.ISV — Psalm 2:7

8 Ask of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.ISV — Psalm 2:8

9 You will break them with an iron rod, you will shatter them like pottery.”ISV — Psalm 2:9

10 Therefore, kings, act wisely! Earthly rulers, be warned!ISV — Psalm 2:10

11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.ISV — Psalm 2:11

12 Kiss ^{c2:12 Or Worship} the son before he becomes ^{d2:12 Or son lest he become} angry, and you die where you stand. ^{e2:12 Lit. you perish in the way} Indeed, his wrath can flare up quickly. How blessed are those who take refuge in him.ISV — Psalm 2:12