NET Bible

Psalm 2

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

^2:12 A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom.