2:2 The kings of the earth 1 form a united front; 2
the rulers collaborate 3
against the Lord and his anointed king. 4
2:3 They say, 5 “Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us! 6
Let’s free ourselves from 7 their ropes!”
2:4 The one enthroned 8 in heaven laughs in disgust; 9
the Lord taunts 10 them.
2:5 Then he angrily speaks to them
and terrifies them in his rage, 11 saying, 12
2:6 “I myself 13 have installed 14 my king
on Zion, my holy hill.”
2:7 The king says, 15 “I will announce the Lord’s decree. He said to me: 16
‘You are my son! 17 This very day I have become your father!
2:8 Ask me,
and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, 18
the ends of the earth as your personal property.
2:9 You will break them 19 with an iron scepter; 20
you will smash them like a potter’s jar!’” 21
2:10 So now, you kings, do what is wise; 22
you rulers of the earth, submit to correction! 23
2:11 Serve 24 the Lord in fear!
Repent in terror! 25
2:12 Give sincere homage! 26
Otherwise he 27 will be angry, 28
and you will die because of your behavior, 29
when his anger quickly ignites. 30
How blessed 31 are all who take shelter in him! 32