Psalms 2
2
PSALM 2
1Why are the nations in tumultuous agitation, and why do the peoples meditate a vain thing? 2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed: 3Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us! 4He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh, the Lord shall have them in derision. 5Then will he speak to them in his anger, and in his fierce displeasure will he terrify them: 6And I have anointed my king upon Zion, the hill of my holiness.
7I will declare the decree: Jehovah hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; I this day have begotten thee. 8Ask of me, and I will give thee nations for an inheritance, and for thy possession the ends of the earth: 9Thou shalt break them with a sceptre of iron, as a potter's vessel thou shalt dash them in pieces.
10And now, O kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth. 11Serve Jehovah with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, though his anger burn but a little. Blessed are all who have their trust in him.
Currently Selected:
Psalms 2: DARBY
Highlight
Share
Copy
Want to have your highlights saved across all your devices? Sign up or sign in
First published in 1890. This edition is maintained by the British and Foreign Bible Society.
Psalms 2
2
The LORD's chosen king
1Why do the nations plot,#2.1 Why…plot?: Or “Why are the nations restless?”#Ac 4.25,26.
and why do their people
make useless plans?#2.1 make useless plans: Or “grumble uselessly”.
2The kings of this earth
have all joined together
to turn against the LORD
and his chosen one.
3They say, “Let's cut the ropes
and set ourselves free!”
4In heaven the LORD laughs
as he sits on his throne,
making fun of the nations.
5The LORD becomes furious
and threatens them.
His anger terrifies them
as he says,
6“I've put my king on Zion,
my sacred hill.”
7I will tell the promise#Ac 13.33; He 1.5; 5.5.
that the LORD made to me:
“You are my son, because today
I have become your father.
8Ask me for the nations,
and every nation on earth
will belong to you.
9You will smash them#Rev 2.26,27; 12.5; 19.15.
with an iron rod
and shatter them
like dishes of clay.”
10Be wise, all you rulers,
and pay close attention.
11Serve and honour the LORD;
be glad and tremble.
12Show respect to his son
because if you don't,
the LORD might become furious
and suddenly destroy you.#2.11,12 Serve…you: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text of verses 11,12.
But he blesses and protects
everyone who runs to him.
Currently Selected:
:
Highlight
Share
Copy
Want to have your highlights saved across all your devices? Sign up or sign in
© British and Foreign Bible Society 2012