[1] Why do the nations gather together? Why do their people devise useless plots? [2] Kings take their stands. Rulers make plans together against the LORD and against his Messiah by saying, [3] "Let's break apart their chains and shake off their ropes." [4] The one enthroned in heaven laughs. The LORD makes fun of them. [5] Then he speaks to them in his anger. In his burning anger he terrifies them by saying, [6] "I have installed my own king on Zion, my holy mountain." [7] I will announce the LORD's decree. He said to me: "You are my Son. Today I have become your Father. [8] Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance and the ends of the earth as your own possession. [9] You will break them with an iron scepter. You will smash them to pieces like pottery." [10] Now, you kings, act wisely. Be warned, you rulers of the earth! [11] Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. [12] Kiss the Son, or he will become angry and you will die on your way because his anger will burst into flames. Blessed is everyone who takes refuge in him.
