Psalm 2

2:1 Why do the nations rage,

and the peoples plot a vain thing?

2:2 The kings of the earth take a stand,

and the rulers take counsel together,

against Yahweh, and against his Anointed, saying,

2:3 "Let's break their bonds apart,

and cast their cords from us."

2:4 He who sits in the heavens will laugh.

The Lord will have them in derision.

2:5 Then he will speak to them in his anger,

and terrify them in his wrath:

2:6 "Yet I have set my king on my holy hill of Zion."

2:7 I will tell of the decree.

Yahweh said to me, "You are my son.

Today I have become your father.

2:8 Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance,

the uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.

2:9 You shall break them with a rod of iron.

You shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."

2:10 Now therefore be wise, you kings.

Be instructed, you judges of the earth.

2:11 Serve Yahweh with fear,

and rejoice with trembling.

2:12 Give sincere homage, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,

for his wrath will soon be kindled.

Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.