2:1  Why do the nations rage and the people plot in vain?

2:2  The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together against the LORD and against His Christ, saying,

2:3  "Let us break Their bands asunder and cast away Their cords from us."

2:4  He who sits in the heavens laughs; the LORD scoffs at them.

2:5  Then He shall speak to them in His wrath, and in His fury He terrifies them.

2:6  "Yea, I have set My king upon Zion, My holy mountain."

2:7  "I will declare the decree of the LORD. He has said to Me, 'You are My Son; this day I have begotten You.

2:8  Ask of Me, and I shall give the nations for Your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for Your possession.

2:9  You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.' ”

2:10  Now therefore be wise, O kings; be admonished, O judges 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 perish in the way, for His wrath can flame up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.