Psalms

Chapter 2

The Triumphant Messiah

1 Why do the nations rage [a]

and the peoples plot in vain?

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2 The kings of the earth take their stand

and the rulers gather together,

against the LORD

and against His Anointed One: [b]

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3 “Let us break Their chains

and cast away Their cords.”

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4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;

the Lord taunts them.

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5 Then He rebukes them in His anger,

and terrifies them in His fury:

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6 “I have installed My King on Zion,

upon My holy mountain.”

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7 I will proclaim the decree

spoken to Me by the LORD:

“You are My Son;

today I have become Your Father. [c]

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8 Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance,

the ends of the earth Your possession.

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9 You will break them [d] with an iron scepter;

You will shatter them like pottery. [e] ”

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10 Therefore be wise, O kings;

be admonished, O judges of the earth.

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11 Serve the LORD with fear,

and rejoice with trembling.

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12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry

and you perish in your rebellion,

when His wrath ignites in an instant.

Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

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