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Psalm 2

New International Version NIV

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,

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

7 I will proclaim the LORD’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.

8 Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

9 You will break them with a rod of iron ; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”

10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.

11 Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.

12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Common English Bible CEB

1 Why do the nations rant? Why do the peoples rave uselessly?

2 The earth's rulers take their stand; the leaders scheme together against the LORD and against his anointed one.

3 "Come!" they say. "We will tear off their ropes and throw off their chains!"

4 The one who rules in heaven laughs; my Lord makes fun of them.

5 But then God speaks to them angrily; then he terrifies them with his fury:

6 "I hereby appoint my king on Zion, my holy mountain!"

7 I will announce the LORD's decision: He said to me, "You are my son, today I have become your father.

8 Just ask me, and I will make the nations your possession; the far corners of the earth will be your property.

9 You will smash them with an iron rod; you will shatter them like a pottery jar."

10 So kings, wise up! Be warned, you rulers of the earth!

11 Serve the LORD reverently— trembling,

12 kiss his feet or else he will become angry, and your way will be destroyed because his anger ignites in an instant. But all who take refuge in the LORD are truly happy!