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, { The word "Anointed" is the same as the word for "Messiah" or "Christ" } 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 { or, Kiss the son }, 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. |