Psalms Chapter 2

¹ Why do the nations get together

      to plot pointless schemes?

² Kings take their stand

      and rulers hold counsel

            against the LORD and his Anointed One [Messiah]:

         ³“Let’s break their bonds

                  and throw them away.”

⁴ The One that’s in heaven laughs;

      the LORD scoffs at them.

⁵ He’ll speak to them in his anger

         and terrify them with his fury:

⁶ “I’ve installed my King on Zion, my holy mountain.”         

Ps 2:1-6

⁷ “I’ll tell the LORD’s decree:

      ‘You’re my Son;

      I’ve inaugurated you today.

⁸ Just ask me, and I’ll give you the nations to inherit,

         the most distant lands to possess.

⁹ You’ll rule them with an iron scepter

      and shatter them like clay pots.’”

¹⁰ So, kings, be wise;

         rulers, be warned.

¹¹ Serve the LORD with reverence;

         celebrate with trembling.

¹² Kiss the Son so he won’t be angry

                  and you perish along the way;

            his anger is easily sparked.

      They’re so fortunate who take refuge in him!                 

Ps 2:7-12