Psalms 2
NASB
Psalm 2:1
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Why are the nations in an uproar And the peoples devising a vain thing?
Psalm 2:2
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The kings of the earth take their stand And the rulers take counsel together Against the LORD and against His (Or {Messiah}) Anointed, saying,
Psalm 2:3
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"Let us tear their fetters apart And cast away their cords from us!"
Psalm 2:4
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He who (Or {is enthroned}) sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord scoffs at them.
Psalm 2:5
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Then He will speak to them in His anger And terrify them in His fury, saying,
Psalm 2:6
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"But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain."
Psalm 2:7
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"I will surely tell of the decree of the LORD: He said to Me, `You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.
Psalm 2:8
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`Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, And the {very} ends of the earth as Your possession.
Psalm 2:9
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`You shall (Another reading is {rule}) break them with a rod of iron, You shall shatter them like earthenware."'
Psalm 2:10
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Now therefore, O kings, show discernment; Take warning, O (Or {leaders}) judges of the earth.
Psalm 2:11
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Worship the LORD with reverence And rejoice with trembling.
Psalm 2:12
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Do homage to the Son, that He not become angry, and you perish {in} the way, For His wrath may (Or {quickly, suddenly, easily}) soon be kindled. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!
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