Thematic Bible
Psalm 2:1 (show verse)
Why do the nations conspire together and rage? Why do the peoples plot in vain?
Psalm 2:2 (show verse)
The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against Jehovah and against his Anointed One.
Psalm 2:3 (show verse)
They say: Let us break their chains of control and throw off their oppressive rule.
Psalm 2:4 (show verse)
The One who dwells in heaven laughs. Jehovah scoffs at them.
Psalm 2:5 (show verse)
Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his rage (fury). He says:
Psalm 2:6 (show verse)
I have installed (anointed) (established) my king on Zion, my holy mountain.
Psalm 2:7 (show verse)
I will proclaim the decree of Jehovah: He said to me: You are my Son. Today I have become your Father. (I have begotten you.)
Psalm 2:8 (show verse)
Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
Psalm 2:9 (show verse)
You will rule them with an iron scepter. You will dash them to pieces like pottery!
Psalm 2:10 (show verse)
Listen you kings, be wise (show discernment) and be warned you rulers of the earth.
Psalm 2:11 (show verse)
Serve Jehovah with deep respect and rejoice with trembling.
Psalm 2:12 (show verse)
Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed (happy) are all who take refuge (put trust) in him.