Thematic Bible
Psalm 2:1 (show verse)
Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail?
Psalm 2:2 (show verse)
The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.
Psalm 2:3 (show verse)
They say, "Let's tear off the shackles they've put on us! Let's free ourselves from their ropes!"
Psalm 2:4 (show verse)
The one enthroned in heaven laughs in disgust; the Lord taunts them.
Psalm 2:5 (show verse)
Then he angrily speaks to them and terrifies them in his rage, saying,
Psalm 2:6 (show verse)
"I myself have installed my king on Zion, my holy hill."
Psalm 2:7 (show verse)
The king says, "I will announce the Lord's decree. He said to me: 'You are my son! This very day I have become your father!
Psalm 2:8 (show verse)
Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.
Psalm 2:9 (show verse)
You will break them with an iron scepter; you will smash them like a potter's jar!'"
Psalm 2:10 (show verse)
So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!
Psalm 2:11 (show verse)
Serve the Lord in fear! Repent in terror!
Psalm 2:12 (show verse)
Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!