Psalms 2:2

2 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,

Psalms 2:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
ESV
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying,
NLT
2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one.
MSG
2 Earth-leaders push for position, Demagogues and delegates meet for summit talks, The God-deniers, the Messiah-defiers:
CSB
2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and His Anointed One:

Psalms 2:2 In-Context

1 Why do the nations conspireand the peoples plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying,
3 “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5 He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

Cross References 3

  • 1. Psalms 48:4
  • 2. S 1 Samuel 9:16; John 1:41
  • 3. Psalms 74:18,23; Acts 4:25-26*
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