Psalms 2:4

4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.

Psalms 2:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
ESV
4 He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision.
NLT
4 But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.
MSG
4 Heaven-throned God breaks out laughing. At first he's amused at their presumption;
CSB
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord ridicules them.

Psalms 2:4 In-Context

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,
6 “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”

Cross References 2

  • 1. Isaiah 37:16; Isaiah 40:22; Isaiah 66:1
  • 2. Psalms 37:13; Psalms 59:8; Proverbs 1:26
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