Psalm 2

1. 1

   Why are the nations in an uproar? *
   Why do the peoples mutter empty threats?

2. 2

   Why do the kings of the earth rise up in revolt, and the princes plot together, *
   against the LORD and against his Anointed?

3. 3

   "Let us break their yoke," they say; *
   "let us cast off their bonds from us."

4. 4

   He whose throne is in heaven is laughing; *
   the Lord has them in derision.

5. 5

   Then he speaks to them in his wrath, *
   and his rage fills them with terror.

6. 6

   "I myself have set my king *
   upon my holy hill of Zion."

7. 7

   Let me announce the decree of the LORD: *
   he said to me, "You are my Son; this day have I begotten you.

8. 8

   Ask of me, and I will give you the nations for your inheritance *
   and the ends of the earth for your possession.

9. 9

   You shall crush them with an iron rod *
   and shatter them like a piece of pottery."

10. 10

    And now, you kings, be wise; *
    be warned, you rulers of the earth.

11. 11

    Submit to the LORD with fear, *
    and with trembling bow before him;

12. 12

    Lest he be angry and you perish; *
    for his wrath is quickly kindled.

13. 13

    Happy are they all *
    who take refuge in him!

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