2:1 Why do the nations conspire [Hebrew Septuagint: rage] and the peoples plot in vain?
2:2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One. [Or anointed one]
2:3 Let us break their chains, they say, and throw off their fetters.
2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs the Lord scoffs at them.
2:5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
2:6 I have installed my King [Or king] on Zion, my holy hill.
2:7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, You are my Son [Or son also in verse 12] today I have become your Father. [Or have begotten you]
2:8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
2:9 You will rule them with an iron sceptre [Or will break them with a rod of iron] you will dash them to pieces like pottery.
2:10 Therefore, you kings, be wise be warned, you rulers of the earth.
2:11 Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.
2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.3 A PSALM OF DAVID. WHEN HE FLED FROM HIS SON ABSALOM.
