PSALM 2 (NIV)
- Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
- The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against his Anointed One.
- "Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."
- The one enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
- Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
- "I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill."
- I will proclaim the decree of the Lord: He said to me, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father.
- Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
- You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."
- Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
- Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling.
- Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
