| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | New Living Translation |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3"Let us break their chains," they cry, "and free ourselves from slavery to God." |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6For the Lord declares, "I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain." |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7The king proclaims the LORD's decree: "The LORD said to me, 'You are my son. Today I have become your Father. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.'" |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth! |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities--for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him! |
| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007.
Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All Rights Reserved. |
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