- 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.
