Psa Psalms, psalm Book of Psalms, psalm 2

Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?(a)2.1 rage: or, tumultuously assemble(b)2.1 imagine: Heb. meditateAct 4:25

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.Deu 28:63; Pro 1:26

Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.(c)2.5 vex: or, trouble

Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.(d)2.6 set: Heb. anointed(e)2.6 upon…: Heb. upon Zion, the hill of my holinessPsa 93:1; Jhn 18:37; Heb 12:22

I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.(f)2.7 the decree: or, for a decreeAct 13:33; Heb 1:5; Heb 5:5

Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.Psa 22:27

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.Rev 2:27; Rev 19:15

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.Psa 34:8; Pro 16:20; Isa 30:18; 1Pe 2:6