[1] Why do the nations rage And the peoples meditate on a vain thing? [2] The kings of the earth take their stand And the rulers take counsel together Against Yahweh and against His Anointed, saying, [3] “Let us tear their fetters apart And cast away their cords from us!” [4] He who sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord mocks them. [5] Then He speaks to them in His anger And terrifies them in His fury, saying, [6] “But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain.” [7] “I will surely tell of the decree of Yahweh: He said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You. [8] ‘Ask of Me, and I will surely give the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession. [9] ‘You shall break them with a rod of iron, You shall shatter them like a potter’s vessel.’” [10] So now, O kings, show insight; Take warning, O judges of the earth. [11] Serve Yahweh with fear And rejoice with trembling. [12] Kiss the Son, lest He become angry, and you perish in the way, For His wrath may soon be kindled. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!
