2 Why
do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The
kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together,
against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let
us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He
that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision. 5 Then
shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet
have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son;
this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask
of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the
uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou
shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like
a potter's vessel. 10 Be
wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve
the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss
the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is
kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.