2:1 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain?
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.'
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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,
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.'
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.'
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 10 , Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
2:11 Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 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.