1 Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? |
2 The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One. |
3 "Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters." |
4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. |
5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying, |
6 "I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill." |
7 I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father. |
8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession. |
9 You will rule them with an iron scepter; you will dash them to pieces like pottery." |
10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. |
11 Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling. |
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. |