Thematic Bible

Psalm 2:1

Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

Psalm 2:2

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

Psalm 2:3

"Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us."

Psalm 2:4

He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.

Psalm 2:5

Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying,

Psalm 2:6

"As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill."

Psalm 2:7

I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you.

Psalm 2:8

Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.

Psalm 2:9

You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."

Psalm 2:10

Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.

Psalm 2:11

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalm 2:12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.