Psalms 2:1-9 ▼

1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

2 The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the LORD and his Anointed One:

3 “Let’s tear off their chains and throw their ropes off of us.”

4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord ridicules them.

5 Then he speaks to them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath:

6 “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”

7 I will declare the LORD’s decree. He said to me, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father.

8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance and the ends of the earth your possession.

9 You will break them with an iron scepter; you will shatter them like pottery.”