| 1 | Why do the nations assemble with commotion [uproar and confusion of voices], and why do the people imagine (meditate upon and devise) an empty scheme? |
| 2 | The kings of the earth take their places; the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and His Anointed One (the Messiah, the Christ).
They say
, |
| 3 | Let us break Their bands [of restraint] asunder and cast Their cords [of control] from us. |
| 4 | He Who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord has them in derision [and in supreme contempt He mocks them]. |
| 5 | He speaks to them in His deep anger and troubles (terrifies and confounds) them in His displeasure
and
fury,
saying
, |
| 6 | Yet have I anointed (installed and placed) My King [firmly] on My holy hill of Zion. |
| 7 | I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, You are My Son; this day [I declare] I have begotten You. |
| 8 | Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations as Your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth as Your possession. |
| 9 | You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them in pieces like potters’ ware. |
| 10 | Now therefore, O you kings, act wisely; be instructed
and
warned, O you rulers of the earth. |
| 11 | Serve the Lord with reverent awe
and
worshipful fear; rejoice
and
be in high spirits with trembling [lest you displease Him]. |
| 12 | Kiss the Son [pay homage to Him in purity], lest He be angry and you perish in the way, for soon shall His wrath be kindled. O blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are all those who seek refuge
and
put their trust in Him! |
Cross references:
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Psalm 2:2 : Acts 4:25-27.
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Psalm 2:7 : Heb. 1:5; 3:5, 6; II Pet. 1:17, 18.
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Psalm 2:9 : Rev. 12:5; 19:15.
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