1.2 KiB
Psalm 2
- Why are the nations so angry?
Why do they waste their time with futile plans?
- The kings of the earth prepare for battle;
the rulers plot together against the LORD
and against his anointed one.
- "Let us break their chains," they cry,
"and free ourselves from slavery to God."
- But the one who rules in heaven laughs.
The Lord scoffs at them.
- Then in anger he rebukes them,
terrifying them with his fierce fury.
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For the Lord declares, "I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain."
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The king proclaims the LORD's decree: "The LORD said to me, 'You are my son. Today I have become your Father.
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Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance,
the whole earth as your possession.
- You will break them with an iron rod
and smash them like clay pots.'"
- Now then, you kings, act wisely!
Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
- Serve the LORD with reverent fear,
and rejoice with trembling.
- Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry,
and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities-- for his anger flares up in an instant.
But what joy for all who take refuge in him!