2:1 Why do the nations conspire* and the peoples plot in vain? / *Hebrew; Septuagint rage
2:2 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
2:3 “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”
2:4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
2:5 He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
2:6 “I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
2:7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, “You are my son; today I have become your father.
2:8 Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
2:9 You will break them with a rod of iron*; you will dash them to pieces like pottery.” / *Or will rule them with an iron scepter (see Septuagint and Syriac)
2:10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
2:11 Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
2:12 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.