Psalms 2

¹Why are nations in tumult, and countries plotting in vain? ²The kings of the earth establish themselves, and the rulers conspire together against Yahweh and his anointed: ³“Let us tear off their bonds, and cast their cords from us!” ⁴He who sits enthroned in the heavens laughs. The Lord derides them. ⁵Then he speaks to them in his wrath, and in his fury he terrifies them: ⁶“But as for me, I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain.” ⁷I will tell the decree; Yahweh said to me: “You are my son; today I have begotten you. ⁸Ask from me and I will make the nations your heritage, and your possession the ends of the earth. ⁹You will break them with an iron rod. Like a potter’s vessel you will shatter them.” ¹⁰So then, O kings, be wise. Be warned, O rulers of the earth. ¹¹Serve Yahweh with fear, and rejoice with trembling. ¹²Kiss the Son lest he be angry and you perish on the way, for his anger burns quickly. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.