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Psalm 2 - New International Version, 2011 bible

Psalm 2

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

²The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,

³“Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”

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

⁵He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

⁶“I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”

⁷I will proclaim the LORD’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.

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

⁹You will break them with a rod of iron [2]; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”

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

¹¹Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.

¹²Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.