Psalms 2:1-8

1 Why do the nations plan evil together? Why do they make useless plans?
2 The kings of the earth take their stand against the Lord. The rulers of the earth gather together against his anointed king.
3 "Let us break free from their chains," they say. "Let us throw off their ropes."
4 The One who sits on his throne in heaven laughs. The Lord makes fun of those rulers and their plans.
5 When he is angry, he warns them. When his anger blazes out, he terrifies them.
6 He says to them, "I have placed my king on my holy mountain of Zion."
7 I will announce what the LORD has promised. He said to me, "You are my son. Today I have become your father.
8 Ask me, and I will give the nations to you. All nations on earth will belong to you.
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