Psalm 2

Coronation of the Son

1   Why j do the nations rage k

and the peoples plot in vain? l

2   The kings of the earth take their stand, m

and the rulers conspire together

against the LORD and his Anointed One: B,n

3   “Let’s tear off their chains

and throw their ropes off of us.” o

4   The one enthroned C in heaven laughs;

the Lord ridicules them. p

5   Then he speaks to them in his anger

and terrifies them in his wrath: q

6   “I have installed my king

on Zion, my holy mountain.” r

7   I will declare the LORD’S decree.

He said to me, “You are my Son; D

today I have become your Father. s

8   Ask of me,

and I will make the nations your inheritance

and the ends of the earth your possession. t

9   You will break them with an iron scepter;

you will shatter them like pottery.” u

10   So now, kings, be wise;

receive instruction, you judges of the earth.

11   Serve the LORD with reverential awe

and rejoice with trembling. v

12   Pay homage to E the Son or he will be angry

and you will perish in your rebellion, F,w

for his anger may ignite at any moment. x

All who take refuge in him are happy. y