Psalms Chapter 2 Darby English Bible

Psalms 2:1

Why are the nations in tumultuous agitation, and [why] do the peoples meditate a vain thing?

Psalms 2:2

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed:

Psalms 2:3

Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us!

Psalms 2:4

He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh, the Lord shall have them in derision.

Psalms 2:5

Then will he speak to them in his anger, and in his fierce displeasure will he terrify them:

Psalms 2:6

And *I* have anointed my king upon Zion, the hill of my holiness.

Psalms 2:7

I will declare the decree: Jehovah hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; *I* this day have begotten thee.

Psalms 2:8

Ask of me, and I will give thee nations for an inheritance, and for thy possession the ends of the earth:

Psalms 2:9

Thou shalt break them with a sceptre of iron, as a potter's vessel thou shalt dash them in pieces.

Psalms 2:10

And now, O kings, be ye wise, be admonished, ye judges of the earth.

Psalms 2:11

Serve Jehovah with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalms 2:12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, though his anger burn but a little. Blessed are all who have their trust in him.