chapter: 2
Verse 1
Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?
Verse 2
The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,
Verse 3
“Let’s break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us.”
Verse 4
He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision.
Verse 5
Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath:
Verse 6
“Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.”
Verse 7
I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father.
Verse 8
Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.
Verse 9
You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.”
Verse 10
Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Verse 11
Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Verse 12