Psalms 2
2
PSALM 2
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
1Why rage the heathen?
and vain things why do the people mind?
2Kings of the earth do set themselves,
and princes are combin'd,
To plot against the Lord, and his
Anointed, saying thus,
3Let us asunder break their bands,
and cast their cords from us.
4He that in heaven sits shall laugh;
the Lord shall scorn them all.
5Then shall he speak to them in wrath,
in rage he vex them shall.
6Yet, notwithstanding,
I have him to be my King appointed;
And over Sion, my holy hill,
I have him King anointed.
7The sure decree I will declare:
The Lord hath said to me,
Thou art mine only Son;
this day I have begotten thee.
8Ask of me, and for heritage
the heathen I'll make thine;
And, for possession, I to thee
will give earth's utmost line.
9Thou shalt, as with a weighty rod
of iron, break them all;
And, as a potter's sherd, thou shalt
them dash in pieces small.
10Now therefore, kings, be wise;
be taught, ye judges of the earth:
11Serve God in fear, and see that
ye join trembling with your mirth.
12Kiss ye the Son, lest in his ire
ye perish from the way,
If once his wrath begin to burn:
bless'd all that on him stay.
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Psalms 2
2
The Lord’s Chosen King
1Why are the nations so angry?
Why are the people making useless plans?
2The kings of the earth prepare to fight,
and their leaders make plans together
against the Lord
and his appointed one.
3They say, “Let’s break the chains that hold us back
and throw off the ropes that tie us down.”
4But the one who sits in heaven laughs;
the Lord makes fun of them.
5Then the Lord warns them
and frightens them with his anger.
6He says, “I have appointed my own king
to rule in Jerusalem on my holy mountain, Zion.”
7Now I will tell you what the Lord has declared:
He said to me, “You are my son.
Today I have become your father.
8If you ask me, I will give you the nations;
all the people on earth will be yours.
9You will rule over them with an iron rod.
You will break them into pieces like pottery.”
10So, kings, be wise;
rulers, learn this lesson.
11Obey the Lord with great fear.
Be happy, but tremble.
12Show that you are loyal to his son,
or you will be destroyed by his anger,
because he can quickly become angry.
But happy are those who trust him for protection.
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