2-1: |
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? |
2-2: |
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, |
2-3: |
Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. |
2-4: |
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision. |
2-5: |
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. |
2-6: |
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. |
2-7: |
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. |
2-8: |
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. |
2-9: |
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. |
2-10: |
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. |
2-11: |
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. |
2-12: |
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. |