Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
So now be wise, you kings: take his teaching, you judges of the earth.
New American Standard Bible
Take warning, O
King James Version
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Holman Bible
receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
International Standard Version
Therefore, kings, act wisely! Earthly rulers, be warned!
A Conservative Version
Now therefore be wise, O ye kings. Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
American Standard Version
Now therefore be wise, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Amplified
Now therefore, O kings, act wisely;
Be instructed and take warning, O leaders (judges, rulers) of the earth.
Darby Translation
And now, O kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth.
Julia Smith Translation
And now be circumspect, ye and be silent Silence.
King James 2000
Be wise now therefore, O you kings: be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So then, O kings, be wise. Be warned, O rulers of [the] earth.
Modern King James verseion
And now be wise, O kings; be instructed, O judges of the earth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings; be warned, ye that are judges of the earth.
NET Bible
So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!
New Heart English Bible
Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, ye kings, show your prudence, Be admonished, ye judges of earth:
Webster
Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
World English Bible
Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.
Youngs Literal Translation
And now, O kings, act wisely, Be instructed, O judges of earth,
Themes
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 2:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Messiah's Reign
9 They will be ruled by you with a rod of iron; they will be broken like a potter's vessel. 10 So now be wise, you kings: take his teaching, you judges of the earth. 11 Give worship to the Lord with fear, kissing his feet and giving him honour,
Cross References
Psalm 45:12
And the daughters of Tyre will be there with an offering; those who have wealth among the people will be looking for your approval.
Psalm 72:10-11
Let the kings of Tarshish and of the islands come back with offerings; let the kings of Sheba and Seba give of their stores.
Psalm 82:1-8
God is in the meeting-place of God; he is judging among the gods.
Isaiah 49:23
And kings will take care of you, and queens will give you their milk: they will go down on their faces before you, kissing the dust of your feet; and you will be certain that I am the Lord, and that those who put their hope in me will not be shamed.
Isaiah 52:15
So will nations give him honour; kings will keep quiet because of him: for what had not been made clear to them they will see; and they will give their minds to what had not come to their ears.
Isaiah 60:3
And nations will come to your light, and kings to your bright dawn.
Isaiah 60:10-11
And men from strange countries will be building up your walls, and their kings will be your servants: for in my wrath I sent punishment on you, but in my grace I have had mercy on you.
Jeremiah 6:8
Undergo teaching, O Jerusalem, or my soul will be turned away from you, and I will make you a waste, an unpeopled land.
Hosea 14:9
He who is wise will see these things; he who has good sense will have knowledge of them. For the ways of the Lord are straight, and the upright will go in them, but sinners will be falling in them.