Psalm 2
New International Version

Psalm 2

¹Why do the nations conspire^[a]
    and the peoples plot^(A)in vain?
²The kings^(B)of the earth rise up
    and the rulers band together
    against theLordand against his anointed,^(C)saying,
³“Let us break their chains^(D)
    and throw off their shackles.”^(E)

⁴The One enthroned^(F)in heaven laughs;^(G)
    the Lord scoffs at them.
⁵He rebukes them in his anger^(H)
    and terrifies them in his wrath,^(I)saying,
⁶“I have installed my king^(J)
    on Zion,^(K)my holy mountain.^(L)”

⁷I will proclaim theLord’s decree:

He said to me, “You are my son;^(M)
    today I have become your father.^(N)
⁸Ask me,
    and I will make the nations^(O)your inheritance,^(P)
    the ends of the earth^(Q)your possession.
⁹You will break them with a rod of iron^[b];^(R)
    you will dash them to pieces^(S)like pottery.^(T)”

¹⁰Therefore, you kings, be wise;^(U)
    be warned, you rulers^(V)of the earth.
¹¹Serve theLordwith fear^(W)
    and celebrate his rule^(X)with trembling.^(Y)
¹²Kiss his son,^(Z)or he will be angry
    and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath^(AA)can flare up in a moment.
    Blessed^(AB)are all who take refuge^(AC)in him.