Why do the heathen rage, and
the people imagine a vain
thing?
The kings of the earth set
themselves, and the rulers take
counsel together, against the
Lord, and against his anointed,
saying,
Let us break their bands asunder,
and cast away their cords
from us.
He that sitteth in the heavens
shall laugh: the Lord shall have
them in derision.
Then shall he speak unto them
in his wrath, and vex them in his
sore displeasure.
Yet have I set my king upon
my holy hill of Zion.
I will declare the decree: the
Lord hath said unto me, Thou
art my Son; this day have I begotten
thee.
Ask of me, and I shall give
the the heation for thine inheritance,
and the uttermost parts of
the earth for thy possession.
Thou shalt break them with a
rod of iron; thou shalt dash them
in pieces like a potter's vessel.
Be wise now therefore, O ye
kings: be instructed, ye judges
of the earth.
Serve the Lord with fear,
and rejoice with trembling.
Kiss the Son, lest he be
angry, and ye persih from the
way, when his wrath is kindled
but a little. Blessed are all they
that put their trust in him.
Psalm 2