Psalms 2:1
Why are the nations in tumultuous agitation, and why do the peoples meditate a vain thing?
Psalms 2:2
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed:
Psalms 2:3
Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us!
Psalms 2:4
He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh, the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psalms 2:5
Then will he speak to them in his anger, and in his fierce displeasure will he terrify them:
Psalms 2:6
And *I* have anointed my king upon Zion, the hill of my holiness.
Psalms 2:7
I will declare the decree: Jehovah hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; *I* this day have begotten thee.
Psalms 2:8
Ask of me, and I will give thee nations for an inheritance, and for thy possession the ends of the earth:
Psalms 2:9
Thou shalt break them with a sceptre of iron, as a potter's vessel thou shalt dash them in pieces.
Psalms 2:10
And now, O kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth.
Psalms 2:11
Serve Jehovah with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Psalms 2:12
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, though his anger burn but a little. Blessed are all who have their trust in him.