King James Version of the Bible

Book of Psalms

Chapter 2

2:1

Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

2:2

The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

2:3

Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

2:4

He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the LORD shall have them in derision.

2:5

Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.

2:6

Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

2:7

I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

2:8

Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

2:9

Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.

2:10

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

2:11

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

2:12

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.