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Psalms Chapter 2 - New International Version

1. Psalm 2

1. Why do the nations conspire [1] and the peoples plot in vain?

2. The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One. [2]

3. "Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."

4. The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.

5. Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

6. "I have installed my King [3] on Zion, my holy hill."

7. I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son [5] ; today I have become your Father. [4]

8. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

9. You will rule them with an iron scepter [6] ; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."

10. Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.

11. Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.

12. 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.

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Footnotes
  • 1: Hebrew; Septuagint rage
  • 2: Or anointed one
  • 3: Or king
  • 4: Or son; also in verse 12
  • 5: Or have begotten you
  • 6: Or will break them with a rod of iron

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