Psalms 2

Psalms 2:1  
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

Psalms 2:2  
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

Psalms 2:3  
Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

Psalms 2:4  
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Psalms 2:5  
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.

Psalms 2:6  
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

Psalms 2:7  
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

Psalms 2:8  
Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Psalms 2:9  
Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

Psalms 2:10  
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

Psalms 2:11  
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalms 2:12  
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.


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