Psalm 2
Coronation of the Son
and the peoples plot in vain?2:1 Ps 83:2–3
and the rulers conspire together
against the Lord and his Anointed One:2:2 Or anointed one2:2 1Sm 2:10; 12:3,5; 2Sm 22:51; Ps 18:50; 20:6; 28:8
3“Let’s tear off their chains
4The one enthroned2:4 Lit who sits in heaven laughs;
5Then he speaks to them in his anger
and terrifies them in his wrath:2:5 Ps 90:7
6“I have installed my king
7I will declare the Lord’s decree.
He said to me, “You are my Son;2:7 Or son, also in v. 12
8Ask of me,
and I will make the nations your inheritance
9You will break them with an iron scepter;
you will shatter them like pottery.”2:8–9 Ps 89:23; Rv 2:26–27; 12:5; 19:15
10So now, kings, be wise;
receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
11Serve the Lord with reverential awe
and rejoice with trembling.2:11 Heb 12:28
12Pay homage to2:12 Lit Kiss the Son or he will be angry
and you will perish in your rebellion,2:12 Lit perish in the way2:12 Jn 3:18
for his anger may ignite at any moment.2:12 2Th 1:7–8
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