1Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail? | 1Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail? |
2The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the LORD and his anointed king. | 2The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the LORD and his anointed king. |
3They say, "Let's tear off the shackles they've put on us! Let's free ourselves from their ropes!" | 3They say, "Let's tear off the shackles they've put on us! Let's free ourselves from their ropes!" |
4The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the Lord taunts them. | 4The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the Lord taunts them. |
5Then he angrily speaks to them and terrifies them in his rage, saying, | 5Then he angrily speaks to them and terrifies them in his rage, saying, |
6"I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill." | 6"I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill." |
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! | 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! |
8Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property. | 8Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property. |
9You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like a potter's jar!'" | 9You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like a potter's jar!'" |
10So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction! | 10So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction! |
11Serve the LORD in fear! Repent in terror! | 11Serve the LORD in fear! Repent in terror! |
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! | 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! |
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