Psalm 2

1 Why do the nations rage, and the peoples imagine a vain thing?RV1885 — Psalm 2:1

2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,RV1885 — Psalm 2:2

3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.RV1885 — Psalm 2:3

4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.RV1885 — Psalm 2:4

5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure:RV1885 — Psalm 2:5

6 Yet I have set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.RV1885 — Psalm 2:6

7 I will tell of the decree: the Lord said unto me, Thou art my son; this day have I begotten thee.RV1885 — Psalm 2:7

8 Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.RV1885 — Psalm 2:8

9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.RV1885 — Psalm 2:9

10 Now therefore be wise, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.RV1885 — Psalm 2:10

11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.RV1885 — Psalm 2:11

12 Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.RV1885 — Psalm 2:12