Psalms 2:1-9 ▼

1 WHY do the Gentiles rage and the peoples imagine vain things?

2 The kings of the earth and the rulers have conspired and have taken counsel together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,

3 Let us break their bands asunder, and let us cast away their yoke from us.

4 He that dwells in heaven shall laugh, and the LORD shall mock at them.

5 Then shall he speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath and say,

6 I have appointed my king over Zion, my holy mountain,

7 To declare my promise; the LORD has said to me, You are my Son; this day have I begotten you.

8 Ask of me, and I shall give you the heathen for your inheritance and the uttermost parts of the earth for your dominion.

9 You shall shepherd them with a rod of iron; you shall break them in pieces like a potter's vessel.