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Psalms 2

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¹ Why do the nations assemble with commotion [uproar and confusion of voices], and why do the people imagine (meditate upon and devise) an empty scheme?

² The kings of the earth take their places; the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and His Anointed One (the Messiah, the Christ). They say, ⓐ

³ Let us break Their bands [of restraint] asunder and cast Their cords [of control] from us.

⁴ He Who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord has them in derision [and in supreme contempt He mocks them].

⁵ He speaks to them in His deep anger and troubles (terrifies and confounds) them in His displeasure and fury, saying,

⁶ Yet have I anointed (installed and placed) My King [firmly] on My holy hill of Zion.

⁷ I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, You are My Son; this day [I declare] I have begotten You. ⓑ

⁸ Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations as Your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth as Your possession.

¹⁰ Now therefore, O you kings, act wisely; be instructed and warned, O you rulers of the earth.

¹¹ Serve the Lord with reverent awe and worshipful fear; rejoice and be in high spirits with trembling [lest you displease Him].

¹² Kiss the Son [pay homage to Him in purity], lest He be angry and you perish in the way, for soon shall His wrath be kindled. O blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are all those who seek refuge and put their trust in Him!

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1	Why do the nations assemble with commotion [uproar and confusion of voices], and why do the people imagine (meditate upon and devise) an empty scheme?
2	The kings of the earth take their places; the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and His Anointed One (the Messiah, the Christ). They say, ⓐ
3	Let us break Their bands [of restraint] asunder and cast Their cords [of control] from us.
4	He Who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord has them in derision [and in supreme contempt He mocks them].
5	He speaks to them in His deep anger and troubles (terrifies and confounds) them in His displeasure and fury, saying,
6	Yet have I anointed (installed and placed) My King [firmly] on My holy hill of Zion.
7	I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, You are My Son; this day [I declare] I have begotten You. ⓑ
8	Ask of Me, and I will give You the nations as Your inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth as Your possession.
9	You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them in pieces like potters’ ware. ⓒ
10	Now therefore, O you kings, act wisely; be instructed and warned, O you rulers of the earth.
11	Serve the Lord with reverent awe and worshipful fear; rejoice and be in high spirits with trembling [lest you displease Him].
12	Kiss the Son [pay homage to Him in purity], lest He be angry and you perish in the way, for soon shall His wrath be kindled. O blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) are all those who seek refuge and put their trust in Him!

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