^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.