2:1: Why do the nations rage, And the peoples plot a vain thing? |
2:2: The kings of the earth take a stand, And the rulers take counsel together, Against Yahweh, and against his anointed,{The word "anointed" is the same as the word for "Messiah" or "Christ"} saying, |
2:3: "Let's break their bonds apart, And cast away their cords from us." |
2:4: He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision. |
2:5: Then he will speak to them in his anger, And terrify them in his wrath: |
2:6: "Yet I have set my king on my holy hill of Zion." |
2:7: I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, "You are my son. Today I have become your father. |
2:8: Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, The uttermost parts of the earth for your possession. |
2:9: You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel." |
2:10: Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth. |
2:11: Serve Yahweh with fear, And rejoice with trembling. |
2:12: Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, For his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him. |
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