Psalm 2
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1Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail? 1Why are the nations in an uproar, and their people involved in a vain plot?
2The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the LORD and his anointed king. 2As the kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers conspire together against the LORD and his anointed one, they say,
3They say, "Let's tear off the shackles they've put on us! Let's free ourselves from their ropes!" 3"Let us tear off their shackles from us, and cast off their chains."
4The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the Lord taunts them. 4He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5Then he angrily speaks to them and terrifies them in his rage, saying, 5In his anger he rebukes them, and in his wrath he terrifies them:
6"I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill." 6"I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain."
7The king says, "I will announce the LORD's decree. He said to me: 'You are my son! This very day I have become your father! 7Let me announce the decree of the LORD that he told me: "You are my son, today I have become your father.
8Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property. 8Ask of me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.
9You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like a potter's jar!'" 9You will break them with an iron rod, you will shatter them like pottery."
10So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction! 10Therefore, kings, act wisely! Earthly rulers, be warned!
11Serve the LORD in fear! Repent in terror! 11Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him! 12Kiss the son before he becomes angry, and you die where you stand. Indeed, his wrath can flare up quickly. How blessed are those who take refuge in him.
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