2:1 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?

2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One.

2:3 "Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."

2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.

2:5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

2:6 "I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill."

2:7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father.

2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

2:9 You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."

2:10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.

2:11 Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.

2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.