NHEBJE - Psalms - 2

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 Jehovah, and against his Anointed, saying,

2:3  "Let's break their bonds apart, and cast 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. Jehovah 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 rule 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 Jehovah 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.