Psalms 2 - NIV Translation

(Psa 2:2 NIV) The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One.

(Psa 2:3 NIV) "Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."

(Psa 2:4 NIV) The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.

(Psa 2:5 NIV) Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,

(Psa 2:6 NIV) "I have installed my King on Zion, my holy hill."

(Psa 2:7 NIV) I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son ; today I have become your Father.

(Psa 2:8 NIV) Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.

(Psa 2:9 NIV) You will rule them with an iron scepter ; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."

(Psa 2:10 NIV) Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.

(Psa 2:11 NIV) Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.

(Psa 2:12 NIV) 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.