2:1 Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans?
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 1 , Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans?
2:2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 2 , The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one.
2:3 'Let us break their chains,' they cry, 'and free ourselves from this slavery.'
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 3 , 'Let us break their chains,' they cry, 'and free ourselves from this slavery.'
2:4 But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 4 , But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.
2:5 Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 5 , Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury.
2:6 For the LORD declares, 'I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, my holy city.'
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 6 , For the LORD declares, 'I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, my holy city.'
2:7 The king proclaims the LORD's decree: 'The LORD said to me, `You are my son. Today I have become your Father.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 7 , The king proclaims the LORD's decree: 'The LORD said to me, `You are my son. Today I have become your Father.
2:8 Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 8 , Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.
2:9 You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.' '
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 9 , You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.' '
2:10 Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 10 , Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
2:11 Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 11 , Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.
2:12 Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of your pursuits-- for his anger can flare up in an instant. But what joy for all who find protection in him!
The NLT Book of Psalms , Chapter 2 , Verse 12 , Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of your pursuits-- for his anger can flare up in an instant. But what joy for all who find protection in him!
