PSALM 2

1 Why do the nations conspire and the
peoples plot in vain?

2 The kings of the earth take their stand
and the rulers gather together against
the Lord and against his Anointed One.

3 "Let us break their chains," they say,
"and throw off their fetters."

4 The One enthroned in heaven laughs;
the Lord scoffs at them.

5 Then he rebukes them in his anger and
terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

6 "I have installed my King on Zion, my
holy hill."

7 I will proclaim the decree of the Lord :
He said to me, "You are my Son ; today
I have become your Father.

8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations
your inheritance, the ends of the earth
your possession.

9 You will rule them with an iron scepter ;
you will dash them to pieces like
pottery."

10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be
warned, you rulers of the earth.

11 Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice
with trembling.

12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you
be destroyed in your way, for his wrath
can flare up in a moment. Blessed are
all who take refuge in him.