Psalm 2:1WEB
Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
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Psalm 2:1WEB
Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
Psalm 2:2WEB
The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 2:3WEB
“Let’s break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us.”
Psalm 2:4WEB
He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.
Psalm 2:5WEB
Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:
Psalm 2:6WEB
“Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”
Psalm 2:7WEB
I will tell of the decree: Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 2:8WEB
Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
Psalm 2:9WEB
You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
Psalm 2:10WEB
Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Psalm 2:11WEB
Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
“Yahweh” is the divine name in this translation. Many Bibles say “the LORD.”
Psalm 2:12WEB
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.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.