Psalms 2
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1Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing? 2The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take counsel together, against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying, 3“Let’s break their bonds apart, and cast their cords from us.” 4He who sits in the heavens will laugh. The Lord will have them in derision. 5Then he will speak to them in his anger, and terrify them in his wrath: 6“Yet I have set my King on my holy hill of Zion.” 7I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, “You are my son. Today I have become your father. 8Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession. 9You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.” 10Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth. 11Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
World English Bible (public domain)
“"Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him."”
Psalms 2:12
Summary
Psalms chapter 2 describes a scene of conflict between the nations and God's anointed king. The psalmist portrays the world's leaders plotting against the Lord and His Anointed, but God responds with both derision and a firm declaration of His sovereign rule. God asserts the authority he has bestowed upon His chosen king, emphasizing that the ultimate dominion belongs to Him. This king is encouraged to ask for the nations as his inheritance, highlighting the certainty of victory over all forms of rebellion. The final portion of the psalm invites the rulers to wisdom, urging them to serve the Lord with reverence and embrace His Son to avoid judgment. This call to submission underlines the security of those who trust in God's plan.
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