Psalms 2 — parallel

2:1

Why are the nations in an uproar? And why do the peoples mutter in vain?

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2:2

The kings of the earth stand up, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD, and against His anointed:

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2:3

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

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2:4

He that sitteth in heaven laugheth, the Lord hath them in derision.

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2:5

Then will He speak unto them in His wrath, and affright them in His sore displeasure:

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2:6

'Truly it is I that have established My king upon Zion, My holy mountain.'

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2:7

I will tell of the decree: The LORD said unto me: 'Thou art My son, this day have I begotten thee.

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2:8

Ask of Me, and I will give the nations for thine inheritance, and the ends of the earth for thy possession.

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2:9

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.'

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2:10

Now therefore, O ye kings, be wise; be admonished, ye judges of the earth.

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2:11

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

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2:12

Do homage in purity, lest He be angry, and ye perish in the way, when suddenly His wrath is kindled. Happy are all they that take refuge in Him.

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