Psalms 2:1
American King James Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
American Standard Version Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing?
King James Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
World English Bible Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
Psalms 2:2
American King James The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
American Standard Version The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against Jehovah, and against his anointed, `saying',
King James The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
World English Bible The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,
Psalms 2:3
American King James Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
American Standard Version Let us break their bonds asunder, And cast away their cords from us.
King James Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
World English Bible “Let’s break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us.”
Psalms 2:4
American King James He that sits in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.
American Standard Version He that sitteth in the heavens will laugh: The Lord will have them in derision.
King James He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.
World English Bible He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.
Psalms 2:5
American King James Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
American Standard Version Then will he speak unto them in his wrath, And vex them in his sore displeasure:
King James Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
World English Bible Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:
Psalms 2:6
American King James Yet have I set my king on my holy hill of Zion.
American Standard Version Yet I have set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion.
King James Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
World English Bible “Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”
Psalms 2:7
American King James I will declare the decree: the LORD has said to me, You are my Son; this day have I begotten you.
American Standard Version I will tell of the decree: Jehovah said unto me, Thou art my son; This day have I begotten thee.
King James I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
World English Bible I will tell of the decree: Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.
Psalms 2:8
American King James Ask of me, and I shall give you the heathen for your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
American Standard Version Ask of me, and I will give `thee' the nations for thine inheritance, And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
King James Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
World English Bible Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
Psalms 2:9
American King James You shall break them with a rod of iron; you shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
American Standard Version Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
King James Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.
World English Bible You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
Psalms 2:10
American King James Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth.
American Standard Version Now therefore be wise, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
King James Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
World English Bible Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Psalms 2:11
American King James Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
American Standard Version Serve Jehovah with fear, And rejoice with trembling.
King James Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
World English Bible Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Psalms 2:12
American King James Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
American Standard Version Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, For his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all they that take refuge in him. Psalm 3 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
King James 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.
World English Bible Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.