Psalm 2:1-12 (New International Version)
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Why do the nations conspirea and the peoples plot1 in vain?
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The kings2 of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed3 One.b4
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"Let us break their chains,5" they say, "and throw off their fetters."6
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The One enthroned7 in heaven laughs;8 the Lord scoffs at them.
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Then he rebukes them in his anger9 and terrifies them in his wrath,10 saying,
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"I have installed my Kingc11 on Zion,12 my holy hill.13"
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I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Sond;14 today I have become your Father.e15
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Ask of me, and I will make the nations16 your inheritance,17 the ends of the earth18 your possession.
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You will rule them with an iron scepterf;19 you will dash them to pieces20 like pottery.21"
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Therefore, you kings, be wise;22 be warned, you rulers23 of the earth.
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Serve the LORD with fear24 and rejoice25 with trembling.26
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Kiss the Son,27 lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath28 can flare up in a moment. Blessed29 are all who take refuge30 in him.
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