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.